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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author say was a direct result of the new republic's decision to delay the slavery question in the 1780's?
(a) American Civil War.
(b) Vietnam War.
(c) World War I.
(d) War of 1812.

2. What is a hair-trigger?
(a) The result of a weapon being left outdoors overnight.
(b) A device on a gun that allows a much smaller amount of pressure to pull the trigger.
(c) A method of pulling the trigger on a weapon.
(d) Part of the gun that has been used to comb a man's hair.

3. What was Thomas Paine referring to when he said an island could not rule a continent?
(a) Hawaii ruling California.
(b) Madascar ruling Africa.
(c) Britain continuing to rule over North America.
(d) Britian continuing to rule over India.

4. What caliber were the dueling pistols?
(a) .54 caliber balls.
(b) .45 ACP.
(c) .22 long rifle.
(d) .38 special.

5. Who were the attendees at The Dinner, the subject of this chapter?
(a) John Adams, Abagail Adams, Ben Franklin.
(b) Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Ben Franklin.
(c) Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, James Madison.
(d) Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison.

Short Answer Questions

1. Burr was blocked by Hamilton in his quest to be come the American minister to what country?

2. Where was the Constitutional Convention held?

3. On the subject of Hamilton's financial proposal, what was the main issue?

4. What, in the author's opinion, is the main mystery about the duel?

5. Who was considered to be the first President of the United States, almost unanimously by its people?

(see the answer key)

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