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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many delegates were at the Constitutional Convention?
(a) Unknown, no specific records were kept.
(b) Fifty-five.
(c) Thirteen, one for each colony.
(d) One hundred and three.

2. What was an "interview at Weehawkan"?
(a) Burr's application process to work for Hamilton.
(b) The New York Times interview of the duel participants.
(c) A meeting between the seconds for the duel.
(d) Invitation to a duel.

3. On the subject of Hamilton's financial proposal, what was the main issue?
(a) Black versus White.
(b) Gold versus Silver.
(c) Abolition versus Slavery.
(d) Agrarian versus commercial sources of wealth.

4. What was the date of the duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton?
(a) October 29, 1851.
(b) January 20, 1804.
(c) July 4, 1776.
(d) July 11, 1804.

5. When did Hamilton die?
(a) Immediately.
(b) The next day, July 12, 1804.
(c) Two weeks later, July 25, 1804.
(d) A year later, in a boating accident.

Short Answer Questions

1. In its most simple terms, how did the Constitutional Convention formulate its documents?

2. At the time of the American Revolution, what was the most powerful military force in the world?

3. What was the total amount of debt the United States was facing in 1790?

4. According to the author, what action would have ended the move for American Independence?

5. What did John Adams see as the paradox facing the new republic?

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