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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author consider the years of 1787-1788 for America?
(a) The revolutionary war.
(b) The golden years.
(c) The founding movement that established American nationhood.
(d) The war between the states.

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

3. According to the author, why did Burr go to the duel?
(a) His wife begged him to go.
(b) Out of boredom and over confidence.
(c) Out of confusion about the subject.
(d) Out of frustration in solving the libelous statements of Hamilton.

4. What caliber were the dueling pistols?
(a) .45 ACP.
(b) .22 long rifle.
(c) .38 special.
(d) .54 caliber balls.

5. What, in the author's opinion, is the main mystery about the duel?
(a) The exact location of the duel.
(b) Who was present at the duel.
(c) Whether either man fired their shots with the intent to kill.
(d) Who was the winner of the duel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people lived in the United States of America at its beginning?

2. Where was the Constitutional Convention held?

3. How many residents of the new republic were slaves?

4. What term has changed in meaning from an inferior being to one of respect and might in the world?

5. Who was Catiline?

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