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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which states included a law in their state constitutions that made slavery illegal?
(a) Vermont and Maine.
(b) Texas and Alabama.
(c) Virginia and New Jersey.
(d) Vermont and New Hampshire.

2. What acts are considered to be the worst blunders of the John Adams presidency?
(a) Peace with France.
(b) The Alien and Sedition Acts.
(c) His friendship with Thomas Jefferson.
(d) His alteration of the calendar.

3. In the author's opinion, what was the direct result of the House's refusal to deal with the subject of slavery in 1790?
(a) The Whiskey Rebellion.
(b) The Boston Massacre.
(c) World War I.
(d) The Civil War.

4. Which state, at the time of the debate, had the largest free-black population?
(a) New York.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Virginia.
(d) South Carolina.

5. Where was Hamilton struck by the bullet in the duel?
(a) His right leg, in the main artery.
(b) The right temple.
(c) His left arm, just above the elbow.
(d) HIs right side, four inches above his hip.

Short Answer Questions

1. What office did John Adams have in George Washington's Presidency?

2. When did Hamilton die?

3. What was the religious preference of the delegations that presented the petitions?

4. What did Representative Jackson base his pro-slavery position upon?

5. Who were the most popular leaders in the country at that time?

(see the answer key)

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