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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was one of the core principals of the Articles of Confederation?
(a) That it would replace the constituiton.
(b) That a centralized political power that operated in a faraway place could not govern citizens..
(c) That the colonies would never number more than twenty.
(d) That the Confederate States of America should be made to exist.

2. How many delegates were at the Constitutional Convention?
(a) Thirteen, one for each colony.
(b) Unknown, no specific records were kept.
(c) Fifty-five.
(d) One hundred and three.

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

4. What medical problem had Jefferson experienced for over a month before the dinner?
(a) Stiff neck.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Broken leg.
(d) Migraine headache.

5. How many sites were being considered for the new permanent capital of the United States?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. In its most simple terms, how did the Constitutional Convention formulate its documents?

2. Where did George Washington live in retirement?

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

4. Why did the framers of the Constitution avoid the issue of slavery?

5. Who were some of Hamilton's better known political enemies?

(see the answer key)

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