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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is succeeding Benjamin Franklin as minister to France?
(a) John Hancock
(b) Thomas Jefferson
(c) George Washington
(d) Samuel Adams

2. How many votes were necessary to declare independence?
(a) 8
(b) 4
(c) 12
(d) Unanimous

3. What was an important topic of debate related to the Articles of Confederation?
(a) Military
(b) Taxation
(c) Agriculture
(d) Voting

4. By what name do some of Adams' opponents call him?
(a) The Village Idiot
(b) The President by Three Votes
(c) The Little Napoleon
(d) Farmer Brown

5. How long did it take for letters to cross the Atlantic?
(a) 4 months
(b) 6 months
(c) 2 months
(d) 3 months

Short Answer Questions

1. What precipitates Abigail's sailing to London?

2. What major disease was running rampant in 1776?

3. What was Adams' role during the debate for independence on July 1, 1776?

4. Who is elected Vice President when Adams is elected President?

5. What made Jefferson decide to accept a position in Paris?

(see the answer key)

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