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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were some of Hamilton's better known political enemies?
(a) Madison and Van Ness.
(b) Washington and Lafayette.
(c) Jefferson and Adams.
(d) Bush and Gore.

2. Who did Madison feel would be exploited and cheated as a result of Hamilton's plan?
(a) Civil War veterans.
(b) Wives and families of ex-presidents.
(c) Congress.
(d) Revolutionary War veterans.

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

4. According to the author, why did Burr go to the duel?
(a) Out of frustration in solving the libelous statements of Hamilton.
(b) His wife begged him to go.
(c) Out of boredom and over confidence.
(d) Out of confusion about the subject.

5. Who was Hamilton's second in the duel?
(a) Franklin.
(b) Madison.
(c) Pendleton.
(d) Adams.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At whose home was the dinner held?

3. What medical problem had Jefferson experienced for over a month before the dinner?

4. How many residents of the new republic were slaves?

5. How long did it take Hamilton to write the Report on Public Credit?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was it so important that Hamilton and Madison meet away from the public eye?

2. Describe what is known about the duel between Burr and Hamilton

3. What is different about the generation of leaders and their methods of communicating and the present day methods?

4. Why did the duel between Burr and Hamilton effectively put a stop to dueling being accepted as a proper form of resolving arguments in the American Republic?

5. Describe Aaron Burr's appearance and reputation.

6. What roles did the seconds (Pendleton and Van Ness) have in the days before the duel? Describe how each one played out these roles, and how they handled their roles after the duel.

7. Why do you think such prominent men chose a duel to resolve their differences? Did it work?

8. Why was Madison so opposed to Hamilton's suggestion that the debts of the states be assumed by the federal government?

9. Describe Thomas Jefferson's style of diplomacy.

10. What, in your opinion, were the greatest assets of the new republic?

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