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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What country is the oldest enduring republic in world history?
(a) Republic of Iraq.
(b) United States of America.
(c) United States of Mexico.
(d) Soviet Union of Socialist Republics.

3. According to the author, whose version of the duel outcome has persevered through history?
(a) Hamilton's followers and family.
(b) Jefferon's eyewitness account.
(c) New York Times version.
(d) Burr's followers and family.

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

5. What was Thomas Paine referring to when he said an island could not rule a continent?
(a) Hawaii ruling California.
(b) Britian continuing to rule over India.
(c) Madascar ruling Africa.
(d) Britain continuing to rule over North America.

6. Why was there a dispute about who won the 1800 Presidential Election?
(a) Both candidates earned the same number of votes in the electoral college, but no one was specifically mentioned as the Presidential candidate.
(b) There was considerable voting fraud and a recount was ordered.
(c) George Washington decided at the last minute to make a bid for re-election.
(d) There were too many candidates to declare a majority.

7. 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 vote between Burr and Jefferson for President in 1800/01.
(c) The discovery of an affair between Hamilton and Burr's wife.
(d) The death of Hamilton's son, Philip.

8. What does the author say was a direct result of the new republic's decision to delay the slavery question in the 1780's?
(a) War of 1812.
(b) World War I.
(c) American Civil War.
(d) Vietnam War.

9. What country did America look to for guidance on how to create their new republic?
(a) Scotland.
(b) China.
(c) None - the American revolution was the first.
(d) Burma.

10. How old was James Madison at the time of this dinner meeting?
(a) 23.
(b) 82.
(c) 39.
(d) 58.

11. What was an "interview at Weehawkan"?
(a) The New York Times interview of the duel participants.
(b) A meeting between the seconds for the duel.
(c) Burr's application process to work for Hamilton.
(d) Invitation to a duel.

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

13. Where was Hamilton struck by the bullet in the duel?
(a) The right temple.
(b) HIs right side, four inches above his hip.
(c) His right leg, in the main artery.
(d) His left arm, just above the elbow.

14. What was Aaron Burr's official title in the USA government?
(a) Vice President.
(b) Commander in Chief of the Army.
(c) President.
(d) Secretary of the Treasury.

15. What are the two recognized methods to tell the story of the American formative years?
(a) Washington and Adams.
(b) Pure Republicanism and the Jeffersonian interpretations.
(c) Tories and Whigs.
(d) Communisim and Democracy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sites were being considered for the new permanent capital of the United States?

2. What term has changed in meaning from an inferior being to one of respect and might in the world?

3. Who did Madison feel would be exploited and cheated as a result of Hamilton's plan?

4. When did Hamilton die?

5. At the time of the American Revolution, what was the most powerful military force in the world?

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