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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In its most simple terms, how did the Constitutional Convention formulate its documents?
(a) Through debates, letters, private discussions and presentations at the meetings.
(b) Abigail Adams kep the minutes and published them in their entirety after the convention ended.
(c) All were written by Thomas Jefferson.
(d) Unknown, all meetings were held in secret and no records were kept.

2. In what political party was Hamilton considered a leader?
(a) Whig.
(b) Federalist.
(c) Tory.
(d) Republican.

3. What was one of the core principals of the Articles of Confederation?
(a) That a centralized political power that operated in a faraway place could not govern citizens..
(b) That the colonies would never number more than twenty.
(c) That it would replace the constituiton.
(d) That the Confederate States of America should be made to exist.

4. Burr was blocked by Hamilton in his quest to be come the American minister to what country?
(a) China.
(b) Mexico.
(c) England.
(d) France.

5. What was the name of Hamilton's new country house?
(a) Monticello.
(b) Mt. Vernon.
(c) Hearst Castle.
(d) The Grange.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the author, what event brought the longstanding rivalry between Burr and Hamilton to a head?

3. Where was Hamilton struck by the bullet in the duel?

4. What was the primary form of communication in America during 1787-89?

5. Who was Burr's second in the duel?

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