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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what political party was Hamilton considered a leader?
(a) Federalist.
(b) Tory.
(c) Whig.
(d) Republican.

2. Where, according to the Constitution, does sovreignity in the United States lie?
(a) With the states.
(b) At Fort Knox.
(c) With the people.
(d) With the President.

3. How many people lived in the United States of America at its beginning?
(a) Two Hundred MIllion.
(b) Five Hundred Thousand.
(c) 453.
(d) Four Million.

4. Who did Jefferson replace as the US ambassador to France?
(a) George Marshall.
(b) Joseph Kennedy.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) James Madison.

5. In Jefferson's opinion, how long should the laws of this generation stay in effect?
(a) Over two hundred years.
(b) Forever.
(c) About twenty years.
(d) About six weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the primary form of communication in America during 1787-89?

2. At the time of the American Revolution, who else occupied North America besides the colonists?

3. Who did Madison feel would be exploited and cheated as a result of Hamilton's plan?

4. What was the date of the duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton?

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

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