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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Before the duel, how many years did the two men, Hamilton and Burr, have animosity between them?
(a) One year.
(b) Two Years.
(c) Fifty years.
(d) Fifteen years.

3. At the time of the American Revolution, who else occupied North America besides the colonists?
(a) Vikings.
(b) Mayans.
(c) Native Americans, also known as Indian tribes.
(d) Illegal Aliens.

4. What country did America look to for guidance on how to create their new republic?
(a) China.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Burma.
(d) None - the American revolution was the first.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which state did Madison believe would suffer the most injustice under assumption?

2. Where, according to the Constitution, does sovreignity in the United States lie?

3. Why was there a dispute about who won the 1800 Presidential Election?

4. How many colonies were present at the birth of the new nation of the United States?

5. What country is the oldest enduring republic in world history?

(see the answer key)

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