Founding Brothers by Joseph Ellis

1. Which Founding Father is central to the duel with Alexander Hamilton?

A) Aaron Burr
B) George Washington
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) James Madison

2. What significant political event does Ellis discuss in the chapter 'The Duel'?

A) The signing of the Declaration of Independence
B) The Boston Tea Party
C) The duel between Hamilton and Burr
D) The drafting of the Constitution

3. Which Founding Father is associated with the Louisiana Purchase in 'Founding Brothers'?

A) Benjamin Franklin
B) Alexander Hamilton
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) John Adams

4. In which year did the duel between Hamilton and Burr take place?

A) 1789
B) 1776
C) 1804
D) 1812

5. Who was a strong advocate for a powerful central government?

A) Alexander Hamilton
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) John Jay
D) Patrick Henry

6. 'Founding Brothers' portrays which revolution as significant for American history?

A) The French Revolution
B) The War of 1812
C) The American Revolutionary War
D) The Civil War

7. What was a major focus of Ellis's narrative in 'Founding Brothers'?

A) The military strategies of the Revolutionary War
B) The economic policies of the new nation
C) The personal relationships of the Founding Fathers
D) The international relations of early America

8. What does Ellis suggest was a major flaw of the Founding Fathers?

A) Their inability to resolve the issue of slavery
B) Their overemphasis on individual rights
C) Their failure to create a strong economy
D) Their lack of military experience

9. Which two figures famously corresponded later in life, reflecting on their political careers?

A) Madison and Monroe
B) Washington and Franklin
C) Hamilton and Burr
D) Adams and Jefferson

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