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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Burr was blocked by Hamilton in his quest to be come the American minister to what country?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Mexico.
(d) China.

2. What danger awaited the main participants in the American Revolution?
(a) Death.
(b) Severe damage to their credit.
(c) Three years in prison.
(d) Substantial fines.

3. Who were some of Hamilton's better known political enemies?
(a) Bush and Gore.
(b) Jefferson and Adams.
(c) Madison and Van Ness.
(d) Washington and Lafayette.

4. According to the author, whose version of the duel outcome has persevered through history?
(a) Jefferon's eyewitness account.
(b) New York Times version.
(c) Hamilton's followers and family.
(d) Burr's followers and family.

5. Who was Burr's second in the duel?
(a) Pendleton.
(b) Van Ness.
(c) Washington.
(d) Jefferson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country is the oldest enduring republic in world history?

2. What was the primary form of communication in America during 1787-89?

3. What issue was discussed by the Constitutional Congress but specifically excluded from the final documents?

4. According to the author, what event brought the longstanding rivalry between Burr and Hamilton to a head?

5. Where was the Constitutional Convention held?

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