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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before this important dinner took place, from what country had Jefferson just returned?
(a) Mexico.
(b) India.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

2. How many sites were being considered for the new permanent capital of the United States?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Thirteen.

3. What country is the oldest enduring republic in world history?
(a) Soviet Union of Socialist Republics.
(b) United States of Mexico.
(c) Republic of Iraq.
(d) United States of America.

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

5. What was the total amount of debt the United States was facing in 1790?
(a) 4.5 thousand dollars.
(b) 25.3 million dollars.
(c) 355 million dollars.
(d) 77.1 million dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Catiline?

2. According to the author, what action would have ended the move for American Independence?

3. On the subject of Hamilton's financial proposal, what was the main issue?

4. What does the author compare this "Compromise of 1790" to?

5. What is considered to be the main asset the new republic possessed?

(see the answer key)

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