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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In its most simple terms, how did the Constitutional Convention formulate its documents?
(a) Abigail Adams kep the minutes and published them in their entirety after the convention ended.
(b) All were written by Thomas Jefferson.
(c) Unknown, all meetings were held in secret and no records were kept.
(d) Through debates, letters, private discussions and presentations at the meetings.

2. When did Washington write his Farewell Address?
(a) September of 1796.
(b) May of 1800.
(c) December 1799.
(d) July of 1776.

3. How did Hamilton propose to handle the debts of the thirteen states?
(a) Each state would pay their debts separately.
(b) No one would pay anything.
(c) Each state would apply for refinancing.
(d) The federal government would assume all debts.

4. According to the author, why did Hamilton go to the duel?
(a) His theatre plans changed for that day.
(b) Ambition and insecurity.
(c) He wanted to murder Burr.
(d) He needed the money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, how did the creation of a separate American nation occur?

2. What did Representative John Page say was the real threat of the petition?

3. Representative Elbridge Gerry proposed that the slave owners be compensated for their slaves by purchasing them for a set amount. What was this amount?

4. What, in the author's opinion, is the main mystery about the duel?

5. Who did some people think actually authored the letter without input from George Washington?

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