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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time of the American Revolution, what was the most powerful military force in the world?
(a) Taliban.
(b) Spanish Armada.
(c) Chinese Red Guard.
(d) British army and navy.

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

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

4. In what state did the duel occur?
(a) New York.
(b) Tennessee.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Maine.

5. What rank in the military did Aaron Burr attain during the American Revolution?
(a) General.
(b) Captain.
(c) Colonel.
(d) Private.

Short Answer Questions

1. What danger awaited the main participants in the American Revolution?

2. What was the name of Hamilton's new country house?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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