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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before the duel, how many years did the two men, Hamilton and Burr, have animosity between them?
(a) Two Years.
(b) Fifteen years.
(c) Fifty years.
(d) One year.

2. Which states during this debate were the most aggressive in defending their right to own slaves?
(a) Virginia and North Carolina.
(b) New York and New Jersey.
(c) North Carolina and South Carolina.
(d) Georgia and South Carolina.

3. What was Washington's attitude towards America's involvement in European conflict?
(a) He recommended neutrality.
(b) He recommended America always take the side of the French.
(c) He recommended America always take the side of the English.
(d) He did not address this problem at any point in his career.

4. Which state, at the time of the debate, had the largest free-black population?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) Georgia.
(c) New York.
(d) Virginia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. An affair of honor should involve only what type of charges?

2. Are the terms "slavery", "slaves", or "Negroes" used in the Constitution of the United States?

3. What were some of the reasons the author believes led to Washington's decision to retire from political life?

4. Where did George Washington live in retirement?

5. What country is the oldest enduring republic in world history?

(see the answer key)

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