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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Before the duel, how many years did the two men, Hamilton and Burr, have animosity between them?
(a) One year.
(b) Two Years.
(c) Fifteen years.
(d) Fifty years.

3. At the time of the American Revolution, who else occupied North America besides the colonists?
(a) Native Americans, also known as Indian tribes.
(b) Mayans.
(c) Illegal Aliens.
(d) Vikings.

4. 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, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison.
(d) Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, James Madison.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one of the core principals of the Articles of Confederation?

2. What was Washington's key military tactic in the Revolutionary War?

3. What was written into the US Constitution that directly affected this petition?

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

5. What did George Washington do to quell the Whiskey Rebellion?

(see the answer key)

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