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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was one of the concerns shared by pro-slavery and abolitionist factions?
(a) Where the slaves would go once freed.
(b) How the navy would handle the mass exodus.
(c) Riots.
(d) Famine.

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

3. What political parties existed for the nation?
(a) Democrats and Republicans.
(b) Federalists and Republicans.
(c) Green and Indpendent.
(d) Whigs and Tories.

4. How many contributions did Hamilton make to The Federalist Papers?
(a) Forty-three.
(b) Seventy-five.
(c) One.
(d) Fifty-one.

5. What is considered to be the main asset the new republic possessed?
(a) Vast continent of North America, with all its resources.
(b) Gold mine in Pennsylvania.
(c) British stocks and bonds.
(d) Good intentions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who worked behind the scenes to promote Jefferson's candidacy for President?

2. Before this important dinner took place, from what country had Jefferson just returned?

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

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

5. Who emerged as the candidates for President upon Washington's retirement?

(see the answer key)

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