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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author think Jefferson offered Madison to get him to accept the new financial plan?
(a) Location of the new seat of government to the Potomac.
(b) 100 acres in the new city.
(c) Naming the new seat of government after George Washington.
(d) A guarantee of a senate seat in the next election.

2. How many contributions did Hamilton make to The Federalist Papers?
(a) One.
(b) Forty-three.
(c) Fifty-one.
(d) Seventy-five.

3. Where was Hamilton struck by the bullet in the duel?
(a) His left arm, just above the elbow.
(b) His right leg, in the main artery.
(c) The right temple.
(d) HIs right side, four inches above his hip.

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

5. According to the author, why did Burr go to the duel?
(a) Out of boredom and over confidence.
(b) Out of frustration in solving the libelous statements of Hamilton.
(c) Out of confusion about the subject.
(d) His wife begged him to go.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was an "interview at Weehawkan"?

2. Who makes history?

3. What was the total amount of debt the United States was facing in 1790?

4. Burr was blocked by Hamilton in his quest to be come the American minister to what country?

5. What country did America look to for guidance on how to create their new republic?

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