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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the order of the U.S. Presidents, when did John Adams and Thomas Jefferson hold the office respectively?
(a) They were the fourth and eighth Presidents.
(b) They were the second and third Presidents.
(c) They were the third and fourth Presidents.
(d) They were the second and eighth Presidents.

2. Which other country did Congress authorize a treaty with after the treaty with Prussia?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Italy.
(c) France.
(d) Austria.

3. What group was Adams a member of when he helped in the reconciliation with Great Britain in 1776?
(a) The American Delegation.
(b) The American Commission.
(c) The American Representatives.
(d) The American Ambassadors.

4. What did Adams and Jefferson think about Great Britain in Chapter 3?
(a) It would honor the agreements with the United States.
(b) It would not begin trading with other countries.
(c) It would not honor the agreements with the United States.
(d) It would begin trading with other countries.

5. Why was the whale fishery lowered during the War of Independence?
(a) Its markets expanded too quickly.
(b) Its supplies were unavailable.
(c) Its supplies were limited.
(d) Its markets shrank.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Jefferson the governor?

2. Where did Adams go to help secure formal recognition of American independence?

3. Why was Jefferson's future job suspended in 1783?

4. Along with Adams and Jefferson, how many other people were on the committee assigned to write the Declaration of Independence?

5. Which day was it when both Adams and Jefferson passed away?

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