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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What danger awaited the main participants in the American Revolution?
(a) Substantial fines.
(b) Death.
(c) Severe damage to their credit.
(d) Three years in prison.

2. Who did Madison feel would be exploited and cheated as a result of Hamilton's plan?
(a) Civil War veterans.
(b) Wives and families of ex-presidents.
(c) Congress.
(d) Revolutionary War veterans.

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

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

5. According to the author, what event brought the longstanding rivalry between Burr and Hamilton to a head?
(a) The death of Hamilton's son, Philip.
(b) A horse race in which both men had substantial financial risk.
(c) The vote between Burr and Jefferson for President in 1800/01.
(d) The discovery of an affair between Hamilton and Burr's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Jefferson's opinion, how long should the laws of this generation stay in effect?

2. How did Hamilton propose to handle the debts of the thirteen states?

3. What contingent did Madison represent in this issue?

4. In what political party was Hamilton considered a leader?

5. Who was Catiline?

(see the answer key)

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