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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Are the terms "slavery", "slaves", or "Negroes" used in the Constitution of the United States?
(a) No, these terms were not known at the time.
(b) Yes, but only in the Declaration of Independence.
(c) Yes, but only at the end.
(d) No, they were specifically excluded.

2. 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.

3. How many votes did the House take before placing Jefferson in office?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Thirty-six.

4. What did Madison propose to do about the issue?
(a) Approve it.
(b) Debate it in the House.
(c) Pass it to the Senate.
(d) Forward it to a committee where it would fade from the public attention.

5. How did the public obtain the Farewell Address?
(a) It was in the Congressional Record.
(b) It was sent out in the mail to all residents.
(c) It was on the radio.
(d) It was published in all newspapers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was there a dispute about who won the 1800 Presidential Election?

2. Before this important dinner took place, from what country had Jefferson just returned?

3. How was Jay's Treaty received in the public?

4. In what state did the duel occur?

5. What was the total amount of debt the United States was facing in 1790?

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