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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did critics of the Constitution see that document?
(a) As a poorly written document with considerable grammatical errors.
(b) As a betrayal of the core concepts of the American Revolution.
(c) As a shining beacon of the principals fought for in the Revolution.
(d) As a starting point for further amendments.

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

3. How many colonies were present at the birth of the new nation of the United States?
(a) Seven.
(b) Forty-eight.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Fifty.

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

5. According to the author, whose version of the duel outcome has persevered through history?
(a) Jefferon's eyewitness account.
(b) New York Times version.
(c) Burr's followers and family.
(d) Hamilton's followers and family.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a hair-trigger?

3. What was an "interview at Weehawkan"?

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

5. How far apart are the participants in a duel?

(see the answer key)

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