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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many sites were being considered for the new permanent capital of the United States?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Sixteen.

2. According to the author, how did the creation of a separate American nation occur?
(a) Suddenly rather than gradually.
(b) With the approval of the British rules.
(c) Over a period of 200 years.
(d) Gradually rather than suddenly.

3. Who did Jefferson replace as the US ambassador to France?
(a) Benjamin Franklin.
(b) Joseph Kennedy.
(c) George Marshall.
(d) James Madison.

4. When did George Washington leave office?
(a) March 1797.
(b) December 1799.
(c) March 1800.
(d) July 1776.

5. To Jefferson, what was the only legitimate form of government?
(a) Democracy.
(b) Communism.
(c) Monarchy.
(d) Self government.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did John Adams go to college?

2. According to the author, why did Burr go to the duel?

3. What suggestion did George Washington want in the Farewell Address, but Hamilton talked him out of?

4. What do some historians call the politics and events of the 1790s in America?

5. Who collaborated with George Washington on his Farewell Address?

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