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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, how did the creation of a separate American nation occur?

2. How many words did the Report on the Public Credit contain?

3. Where was Alexander Hamilton born?

4. How did critics of the Constitution see that document?

5. Who was Catiline?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why would John Adams think that his correspondence would be of interest to future generations?

2. Describe Thomas Jefferson's style of diplomacy.

3. 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?

4. What was the importance of the 1800 Presidential election?

5. Describe Alexander Hamilton's appearance and reputation.

6. Why do historians refer to this time in the course of American history as The Age of Passion?

7. Why was Virginia so important to the decisions of this time?

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

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

10. Why were the new Americans so sensitive to being compared to British citizens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe George Washington. What contributed to his legendary character, and what traits did he have that made him the perfect man to lead our young nation?

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think the author spent the majority of the book discussing the friendship, correspondence and actions of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson? What contributions do you think the author valued the most from these two men?

Essay Topic 3

Who was Catiline, and how did Aaron Burr deserve (or fail to deserve) Hamilton's accusation that Burr was the Catiline of America?

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