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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
(a) Cleveland, OH.
(b) New York City, NY.
(c) Philadelphia, PA.
(d) Washington, DC.

2. How far apart are the participants in a duel?
(a) One Hundred Yards.
(b) Three Paces.
(c) Fifty Yards.
(d) Ten Paces.

3. What was the primary form of communication in America during 1787-89?
(a) Television messages.
(b) Western Union Telegrams.
(c) Handwritten letters.
(d) Telephone calls.

4. 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) War of 1812.
(b) American Civil War.
(c) World War I.
(d) Vietnam War.

5. According to the author, what action would have ended the move for American Independence?
(a) British commanders prosecuting the war more vigorously.
(b) The invention of the atomic bomb.
(c) Spain's entry into the war on the side of America.
(d) Better use of horses by either army.

Short Answer Questions

1. What issue was discussed by the Constitutional Congress but specifically excluded from the final documents?

2. According to the author, why did Burr go to the duel?

3. What is the Code Duello?

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

5. Before the duel, how many years did the two men, Hamilton and Burr, have animosity between them?

(see the answer key)

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