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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. What does the author compare this "Compromise of 1790" to?

2. How old was James Madison at the time of this dinner meeting?

3. What was the main item on the agenda for the dinner?

4. What state was Jefferson from?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the author mean when he says the American Revolution did not "devour its own children"?

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

4. Describe Aaron Burr's appearance and reputation.

5. Describe this generation of men such as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.

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

7. Describe Alexander Hamilton's appearance and reputation.

8. Why do you think Jefferson was the ideal moderator for this discussion?

9. Why do you think the author named the Preface "The Generation"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you believe public opinion changed so radically regarding duels after the death of Alexander Hamilton? Do you think the American Republic was ashamed to be caught dealing with their problems in the same manner as the Europeans they had rebelled against?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Thomas Jefferson's view of government. Did his view hinder the growth of the country or enhance it?

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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