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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do some historians call the politics and events of the 1790s in America?
(a) The Age of Passion.
(b) The Ice Age.
(c) The Bronze Age.
(d) The Renaissance.

2. At the time of the American Revolution, what was the most powerful military force in the world?
(a) Chinese Red Guard.
(b) British army and navy.
(c) Spanish Armada.
(d) Taliban.

3. According to the author, why did Burr go to the duel?
(a) Out of frustration in solving the libelous statements of Hamilton.
(b) Out of confusion about the subject.
(c) His wife begged him to go.
(d) Out of boredom and over confidence.

4. What term has changed in meaning from an inferior being to one of respect and might in the world?
(a) American.
(b) Whig.
(c) Republican.
(d) Writer.

5. At the time of the American Revolution, who else occupied North America besides the colonists?
(a) Illegal Aliens.
(b) Native Americans, also known as Indian tribes.
(c) Vikings.
(d) Mayans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the Constitutional Convention held?

2. Before the duel, how many years did the two men, Hamilton and Burr, have animosity between them?

3. In what political party was Hamilton considered a leader?

4. Who was Hamilton's second in the duel?

5. Why was there a dispute about who won the 1800 Presidential Election?

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