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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was considered to be the first President of the United States, almost unanimously by its people?
(a) George Washington.
(b) John Adams.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) Ben Franklin.

2. At the time of the American Revolution, what was the most powerful military force in the world?
(a) Chinese Red Guard.
(b) British army and navy.
(c) Taliban.
(d) Spanish Armada.

3. What rank in the military did Aaron Burr attain during the American Revolution?
(a) General.
(b) Colonel.
(c) Private.
(d) Captain.

4. Who was Burr's second in the duel?
(a) Van Ness.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Washington.
(d) Pendleton.

5. According to the author, why did Hamilton go to the duel?
(a) Ambition and insecurity.
(b) His theatre plans changed for that day.
(c) He wanted to murder Burr.
(d) He needed the money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two recognized methods to tell the story of the American formative years?

2. Why did the duel take place in such an out of the way location?

3. What term has changed in meaning from an inferior being to one of respect and might in the world?

4. What was the name of Hamilton's new country house?

5. Where was Alexander Hamilton born?

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