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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What office did John Adams have in George Washington's Presidency?
(a) Secretary of State.
(b) Secretary of Agriculture.
(c) Ambassador to Germany.
(d) Vice President.

3. What political parties existed for the nation?
(a) Whigs and Tories.
(b) Federalists and Republicans.
(c) Green and Indpendent.
(d) Democrats and Republicans.

4. When did George Washington leave office?
(a) December 1799.
(b) March 1797.
(c) March 1800.
(d) July 1776.

5. How did John Adams feel about his position in Washington's cabinet?
(a) Allowed to travel, he enjoyed the opportunity.
(b) Serving as second in command, he felt important.
(c) He was too busy to have any emotions about it.
(d) Forced to spend so much time in the Senate, he felt muzzled..

Short Answer Questions

1. In Jefferson's opinion, how long should the laws of this generation stay in effect?

2. What medical problem had Jefferson experienced for over a month before the dinner?

3. What did John Adams see as the paradox facing the new republic?

4. How did Hamilton propose to handle the debts of the thirteen states?

5. Who did some people think actually authored the letter without input from George Washington?

(see the answer key)

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