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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who makes history?
(a) Books.
(b) Priests.
(c) Animals.
(d) People.

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

3. Where was Alexander Hamilton born?
(a) Honolulu, Hawaii.
(b) New Orleans, LA.
(c) Delhi, India.
(d) Island of Nevis, West Indies.

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

5. What does the author consider the years of 1787-1788 for America?
(a) The revolutionary war.
(b) The war between the states.
(c) The golden years.
(d) The founding movement that established American nationhood.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, whose version of the duel outcome has persevered through history?

2. Who emerged as the candidates for President upon Washington's retirement?

3. What instruction did John give his wife Abigail when he was sworn in as president?

4. What was Aaron Burr's official title in the USA government?

5. What was the religious preference of the delegations that presented the petitions?

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