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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1834, Chapter Thirty-five - Thirty-six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Burr tell Jefferson he feels is the greatest weakness in the Constitution?
(a) That the power given to the President is too great.
(b) That the states are controlled to tightly.
(c) That the power of the Judiciary system is not strong enough.
(d) That the states have the right to nullify federal law or secede.

2. From where do terms such as "citizen" and "citizeness" embraced by early Americans come?
(a) Spain.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Native Americans.

3. What is Burr's opinion about Henry Clay?
(a) He feels that he is weak.
(b) He feels he is a good leader.
(c) He feels he is too idealistic.
(d) He feels he is corrupt.

4. What evidence does Charlie find that Burr has been in Kinderhook at the time of Van Buren's conception?
(a) A postmarked letter.
(b) Van Buren's mother's testimony.
(c) A journal entry.
(d) Hearsay.

5. To whom does Burr compare Arnold in his attempt to invade Canada?
(a) Gengis Kahn.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Napoleon Bonaparte.
(d) Cleopatra.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Elma Sands' body found when she was murdered?

2. In 1805, with whom does Jefferson consider going to war to acquire the Floridas?

3. Who was Burr's first wife?

4. To what position was John Marshall appointed by Adams?

5. In what year does Burr's wife, Theodosia, die?

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