Founding Brothers by Joseph Ellis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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