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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who were some of Hamilton's better known political enemies?
(a) Madison and Van Ness.
(b) Jefferson and Adams.
(c) Washington and Lafayette.
(d) Bush and Gore.

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

4. Burr was blocked by Hamilton in his quest to be come the American minister to what country?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) China.
(d) Mexico.

5. How many total shots were fired at the duel?
(a) Two, both by Hamilton.
(b) Two, one by each man.
(c) Six, three by each man.
(d) Two, both by Burr.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author think Jefferson offered Madison to get him to accept the new financial plan?

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

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

4. What positions had Alexander Hamilton held in the US government?

5. What was the main item on the agenda for the dinner?

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