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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What form of government was initiated by the American Revolution?
(a) Communism.
(b) Representative government based popular sovreignty and some form of market economy fueled by the energies of individual citizens.
(c) Marxist and socialist.
(d) Feudal system governed by kings, queens and lords.

2. Where was Alexander Hamilton born?
(a) Honolulu, Hawaii.
(b) Delhi, India.
(c) Island of Nevis, West Indies.
(d) New Orleans, LA.

3. What caliber were the dueling pistols?
(a) .38 special.
(b) .54 caliber balls.
(c) .45 ACP.
(d) .22 long rifle.

4. In what political party was Hamilton considered a leader?
(a) Federalist.
(b) Republican.
(c) Tory.
(d) Whig.

5. According to the author, what event brought the longstanding rivalry between Burr and Hamilton to a head?
(a) The discovery of an affair between Hamilton and Burr's wife.
(b) The death of Hamilton's son, Philip.
(c) The vote between Burr and Jefferson for President in 1800/01.
(d) A horse race in which both men had substantial financial risk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country did America look to for guidance on how to create their new republic?

2. In its most simple terms, how did the Constitutional Convention formulate its documents?

3. In what state did the duel occur?

4. Who makes history?

5. Where, according to the Constitution, does sovreignity in the United States lie?

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