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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was written into the US Constitution that directly affected this petition?
(a) The Constitution does not recognize Quakers as an authorized religion.
(b) Constitution prohibited Congress from passing any law regarding the slave trade until 1808.
(c) Constitution states that Congress cannot consider any petitions during February.
(d) Congress cannot hear any petitions regarding any subject.

2. In Jefferson's opinion, how long should the laws of this generation stay in effect?
(a) About six weeks.
(b) Forever.
(c) About twenty years.
(d) Over two hundred years.

3. Where did George Washington live in retirement?
(a) Monticello.
(b) New York City.
(c) Quincy.
(d) Mount Vernon, Virginia.

4. According to the author, what event brought the longstanding rivalry between Burr and Hamilton to a head?
(a) A horse race in which both men had substantial financial risk.
(b) The death of Hamilton's son, Philip.
(c) The discovery of an affair between Hamilton and Burr's wife.
(d) The vote between Burr and Jefferson for President in 1800/01.

5. Who was the most instrumental in encouraging Adams and Jefferson to resume their correspondence and friendship?
(a) Talleyrand.
(b) Benjamin Rush.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) John Quincy Adams.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, why did Burr go to the duel?

2. How many years did Jefferson and Adams correspond in their retirement?

3. Where was the Constitutional Convention held?

4. When George Washington wrote to the Cherokee Nation, what did he recommend that they do?

5. What was the name of Hamilton's new country house?

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