Founding Brothers by Joseph Ellis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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