How Well Do You Know Aaron Burr?
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Which famous character was fatally wounded by him during an armed duel on July 11, 1804?
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George Clinton
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Alexander Hamilton
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Philip Schuyler.
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Morgan Lewis
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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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Who did he serve when he was Vice President?
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Thomas Edison
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Thomas Jefferson
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George Washington
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Abraham Lincoln
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A. Thomas JeffersonExplanation
When he was Vice President, he served under Thomas Jefferson.Rate this question:
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Where was he born?
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Newark, New Jersey
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New York, New York
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Boston, New York
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Baltimore, Maryland
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A. Newark, New JerseyExplanation
The correct answer is Newark, New Jersey. This is indicated by the first option in the list of possible answers.Rate this question:
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Where was Aaron Burr born?
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February 6, 1756
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February 7, 1756
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February 6, 1750
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January 6, 1756
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Who was his second wife?
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Eliza Jumel
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Elisa Jumel
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Lisa Jumel
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Lisa Jamel
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A. Eliza JumelExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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How old was he, when he died?
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55 years old.
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50 years old
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60 years old.
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80 years old.
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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.Rate this question:
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To what political allegiance did he belong to?
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Democratic-Republican Party
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The Republican Party
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He was for Britain
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He was neutral
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A. Democratic-Republican PartyExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Who was his first wife?
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Theodosia Prevost
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Theodosia Bartow
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Theodosia Bartow Prevost
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Theodoria Bartow Prevost
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A. Theodosia Bartow PrevostExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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How many biological children did he father?
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Five
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Three
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Four
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Six
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A. ThreeExplanation
The correct answer is three because it states that he fathered three biological children.Rate this question:
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How many children did he adopt?
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Two
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One
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Three
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Four
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A. TwoExplanation
The correct answer is Two. This means that he adopted two children.Rate this question:
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