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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who worked behind the scenes to promote Jefferson's candidacy for President?
(a) James Madison.
(b) Aaron Burr.
(c) John Paul Jones.
(d) Alexander Hamilton.

2. What heritages were represented in the Seal of the United States designed by Adams, Franklin and Jefferson?
(a) English, German, and Dutch.
(b) Italian, English, Haitian and Filipino.
(c) English, Scottish, Irish, French, German and Dutch.
(d) English only.

3. Burr was blocked by Hamilton in his quest to be come the American minister to what country?
(a) France.
(b) Mexico.
(c) England.
(d) China.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many books did Thomas Jefferson publish?

2. How many words did the Report on the Public Credit contain?

3. When did Hamilton die?

4. Who was elected president in 1800?

5. Where was the Constitutional Convention held?

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