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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is considered to be the main asset the new republic possessed?
(a) Gold mine in Pennsylvania.
(b) British stocks and bonds.
(c) Vast continent of North America, with all its resources.
(d) Good intentions.

2. What does the author say was a direct result of the new republic's decision to delay the slavery question in the 1780's?
(a) Vietnam War.
(b) World War I.
(c) War of 1812.
(d) American Civil War.

3. What issue was discussed by the Constitutional Congress but specifically excluded from the final documents?
(a) Slavery.
(b) Secret Service.
(c) Price of Postage.
(d) Telecommunications.

4. What was Thomas Paine referring to when he said an island could not rule a continent?
(a) Britian continuing to rule over India.
(b) Hawaii ruling California.
(c) Madascar ruling Africa.
(d) Britain continuing to rule over North America.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What country did America look to for guidance on how to create their new republic?

3. What do some historians call the politics and events of the 1790s in America?

4. What does the author consider the years of 1787-1788 for America?

5. Who makes history?

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