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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Hamilton die?
(a) Two weeks later, July 25, 1804.
(b) A year later, in a boating accident.
(c) Immediately.
(d) The next day, July 12, 1804.

2. According to the author, why did Hamilton go to the duel?
(a) His theatre plans changed for that day.
(b) He needed the money.
(c) He wanted to murder Burr.
(d) Ambition and insecurity.

3. What did Representative Jackson base his pro-slavery position upon?
(a) The Koran.
(b) His father's teachings.
(c) The Bible and ministers from Georgia.
(d) Documents developed by research at the University of Virginia.

4. Who was Hamilton's second in the duel?
(a) Adams.
(b) Franklin.
(c) Madison.
(d) Pendleton.

5. What does the author compare this "Compromise of 1790" to?
(a) The Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850.
(b) The Revolutionary War.
(c) The Articles of Confederation.
(d) The Marshall Plan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the main qualification for a candidate to replace George Washington as the leader of the country?

2. What was the total amount of debt the United States was facing in 1790?

3. Who emerged as the candidates for President upon Washington's retirement?

4. Who did Jefferson replace as the US ambassador to France?

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

(see the answer key)

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