How Well Do You Know Aaron Burr?

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Aaron Burr is considered as one of the founding fathers of America. Having fought in the revolutionary war several times, he also ran for president several times. Let's see hos much you know about this intriguing figure by taking our quiz now!

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  • 2. 
    Who did he serve when he was Vice President? - ProProfs

    Who did he serve when he was Vice President?

    • Thomas Edison

    • Thomas Jefferson

    • George Washington

    • Abraham Lincoln

    Correct Answer
    A. Thomas Jefferson
    Explanation
    When he was Vice President, he served under Thomas Jefferson.

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  • 3. 
    Where was he born? - ProProfs

    Where was he born?

    • Newark, New Jersey

    • New York, New York

    • Boston, New York

    • Baltimore, Maryland

    Correct Answer
    A. Newark, New Jersey
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Newark, New Jersey. This is indicated by the first option in the list of possible answers.

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  • 4. 
    Where was Aaron Burr born? - ProProfs

    Where was Aaron Burr born?

    • February 6, 1756

    • February 7, 1756

    • February 6, 1750

    • January 6, 1756

    Correct Answer
    A. February 6, 1756
  • 5. 
    Who was his second wife? - ProProfs

    Who was his second wife?

    • Eliza Jumel

    • Elisa Jumel

    • Lisa Jumel

    • Lisa Jamel

    Correct Answer
    A. Eliza Jumel
    Explanation
    Eliza Jumel is the correct answer because she is the only option that matches the question's criteria of being the individual's second wife. The other options, Elisa Jumel, Lisa Jumel, and Lisa Jamel, do not fulfill the requirement of being the second wife. Therefore, Eliza Jumel is the correct answer.

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  • 6. 
    How old was he, when he died? - ProProfs

    How old was he, when he died?

    • 55 years old.

    • 50 years old

    • 60 years old.

    • 80 years old.

    Correct Answer
    A. 80 years old.
    Explanation
    The given answer states that the person was 80 years old when they died. This implies that the person lived for a significant amount of time before passing away.

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  • 7. 
    To what political allegiance did he belong to? - ProProfs

    To what political allegiance did he belong to?

    • Democratic-Republican Party

    • The Republican Party

    • He was for Britain

    • He was neutral

    Correct Answer
    A. Democratic-Republican Party
    Explanation
    Aaron Burr was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party. This political party, founded by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison in the early 1790s, advocated for decentralized government, agrarianism, and strict interpretation of the Constitution. It opposed the Federalist Party's policies favoring strong central government and commercial interests. Burr, as a member of this party, supported its principles and policies during his political career.

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  • 8. 
    Who was his first wife? - ProProfs

    Who was his first wife?

    • Theodosia Prevost

    • Theodosia Bartow

    • Theodosia Bartow Prevost

    • Theodoria Bartow Prevost

    Correct Answer
    A. Theodosia Bartow Prevost
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Theodosia Bartow Prevost. This answer is correct because it matches the naming pattern of the previous options, where the first name is Theodosia and the last name is Prevost. The middle name, Bartow, is also consistent with the naming pattern. Therefore, Theodosia Bartow Prevost is most likely to be his first wife.

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  • 9. 
    How many biological children did he father? - ProProfs

    How many biological children did he father?

    • Five

    • Three

    • Four

    • Six

    Correct Answer
    A. Three
    Explanation
    The correct answer is three because it states that he fathered three biological children.

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  • 10. 
    How many children did he adopt? - ProProfs

    How many children did he adopt?

    • Two

    • One

    • Three

    • Four

    Correct Answer
    A. Two
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Two. This means that he adopted two children.

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