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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
(a) Philadelphia, PA.
(b) New York City, NY.
(c) Cleveland, OH.
(d) Washington, DC.

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

3. Where was Hamilton struck by the bullet in the duel?
(a) His left arm, just above the elbow.
(b) HIs right side, four inches above his hip.
(c) His right leg, in the main artery.
(d) The right temple.

4. An affair of honor should involve only what type of charges?
(a) Personal.
(b) Financial.
(c) Adulterous.
(d) Political.

5. How many residents of the new republic were slaves?
(a) Three million.
(b) Nearly 700,000.
(c) 58.
(d) 500,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two recognized methods to tell the story of the American formative years?

2. What term has changed in meaning from an inferior being to one of respect and might in the world?

3. According to the author, why did Hamilton go to the duel?

4. What was the date of the duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton?

5. What does the author say was a direct result of the new republic's decision to delay the slavery question in the 1780's?

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