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Aaron Burr Trivia Quiz

A quiz about an important but forgotten person in American history.

A multiple-choice quiz by libertarian. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
libertarian

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
107,627

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
695

Last 3 plays: Guest 78 (9/10), Guest 94 (4/10), Guest 174 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Aaron Burr served one term as Vice President in what President's administration? Hint

James Madison

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

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Question 2 of 10

2. Whom did Burr kill in a duel in Weehawken, NJ in 1804? Hint

Andrew Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton

John Randolph

Benedict Arnold

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Question 3 of 10

3. What political party was Burr officially affiliated with during his Vice Presidency? Hint

Whigs

Democratic-Republican

Federalist

Bull Moose

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Question 4 of 10

4. What rank was Aaron Burr in the US army? Hint

Colonel

Private

General

Captain

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1806, Burr went on trial for what crime? Hint

Murder

Treason

Extortion

Sedition

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Question 6 of 10

6. Aaron Burr was born in what state? Hint

Connecticut

New Jersey

Massachussetts

Pennsylvania

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Question 7 of 10

7. What profession was Burr trained in besides politics? Hint

Doctor

Lawyer

Thespian

None

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what year did Burr tie in electoral votes for President of the United States? Hint

1800

1802

1804

1806

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was chief justice of the Supreme Court during Burr's vice presidency? Hint

Jay Sullivan

John Jay

John Marshall

Thurgood Marshall

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Question 10 of 10

10. Aaron Burr served as Secretary of State under John Adams.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Aaron Burr served one term as Vice President in what President's administration?

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

Jefferson never trusted Burr. The Vice President was the office held by the person who came in second during the presidential election.

2. Whom did Burr kill in a duel in Weehawken, NJ in 1804?

Answer: Alexander Hamilton

After repeated attacks on his integrity in Federalist newspapers, Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel.

3. What political party was Burr officially affiliated with during his Vice Presidency?

Answer: Democratic-Republican

He switched to this party in the mid-1790s. He was originally a Federalist. Many democratic-republicans had doubts about his political ideology. He was certainly a moderate.

4. What rank was Aaron Burr in the US army?

Answer: Colonel

Colonel Burr was proud of his service in the revolution. He fought under Benedict Arnold in Quebec and then led his own regiment at the battle of Monmouth Court House in 1778.

5. In 1806, Burr went on trial for what crime?

Answer: Treason

History has proved that Burr had the intention of annexing Texas and much of the west to form his own empire. Fortunately for him those intentions were not enough to convict him.

6. Aaron Burr was born in what state?

Answer: New Jersey

This is one of the reasons for the intense rivalry with Hamilton. Hamilton lived in New York City and both men were very influential. They struggled for political power in the area.

7. What profession was Burr trained in besides politics?

Answer: Lawyer

Although he was capable of practicing law, Burr found it boring. His only source of income was politics.

8. In what year did Burr tie in electoral votes for President of the United States?

Answer: 1800

He tied with Thomas Jefferson. The framers of the constitution never prepared for such a scenerio. The crisis was resolved by the decision of Delaware's James Bayard to vote for Jefferson.

9. Who was chief justice of the Supreme Court during Burr's vice presidency?

Answer: John Marshall

Marshall found him not guilty of treason.

10. Aaron Burr served as Secretary of State under John Adams.

Answer: false

Burr was never Secretary of State.

Source: Author libertarian

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