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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was there a dispute about who won the 1800 Presidential Election?
(a) There was considerable voting fraud and a recount was ordered.
(b) Both candidates earned the same number of votes in the electoral college, but no one was specifically mentioned as the Presidential candidate.
(c) There were too many candidates to declare a majority.
(d) George Washington decided at the last minute to make a bid for re-election.

2. What caliber were the dueling pistols?
(a) .22 long rifle.
(b) .38 special.
(c) .45 ACP.
(d) .54 caliber balls.

3. Who makes history?
(a) People.
(b) Animals.
(c) Books.
(d) Priests.

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

5. In what city did this dinner take place?
(a) New York City.
(b) Boston, MA.
(c) Atlanta, GA.
(d) Seattle, WA.

Short Answer Questions

1. What medical problem had Jefferson experienced for over a month before the dinner?

2. Who was considered to be the first President of the United States, almost unanimously by its people?

3. Where was the Constitutional Convention held?

4. How far apart are the participants in a duel?

5. Where was Alexander Hamilton born?

(see the answer key)

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