Hamilton-Burr Duel Trivia Quiz
Created 2023-09-18
This quiz tests your knowledge about the infamous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. It covers the causes, events, and outcomes of this historical event.
Questions Remaining
20
Time
3:20.0
Scoreboard
•
0 correct
•
0 incorrect
⬜
1
⬜
2
⬜
3
⬜
4
⬜
5
⬜
6
⬜
7
⬜
8
⬜
9
⬜
10
⬜
11
⬜
12
⬜
13
⬜
14
⬜
15
⬜
16
⬜
17
⬜
18
⬜
19
⬜
20
Recommended Quizzes
This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the history and development of the Hamilton musical. It covers a range of topics including its creators, launch date, key milestones, and more. Whether you're a Hamilton superfan or just a casual viewer, this quiz is sure to challenge and entertain you.
This quiz is all about the cast of the hit musical Hamilton. It includes questions about the original Broadway cast, the roles they played, and the awards they won. Test your knowledge and see how well you know the actors behind the characters!
This quiz will test your knowledge about the songs featured in the musical Hamilton. You will be asked about lyrics, the songwriters, and the meanings behind the songs.
This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the life and achievements of Alexander Hamilton. It covers various aspects of his life, including his birthplace, role in the American Revolution, economic contributions, personal life, and more.
This quiz tests your knowledge on Alexander Hamilton's role in the American Revolution. It covers his positions, actions, and impacts, along with trivia about his personal life and political career.
This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about Alexander Hamilton's financial system. It includes questions about his economic policies, the creation of the national bank, the impacts of his system, and the opposition he faced.
This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the influence and representation of the musical 'Hamilton' in popular culture. It covers a wide range of topics including movies, music, literature, and even video games. How well do you know Hamilton's impact on pop culture? Let's find out!
This quiz tests your knowledge on Alexander Hamilton's political philosophy. It covers a range of topics including his views on democracy, federalism, economic policy, and more. Are you ready to dive into the mind of one of America's founding fathers?
This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the legacy of Alexander Hamilton. It covers various aspects of his influence on American politics, economy, and culture. Are you ready to delve into the world of this founding father and his lasting impact on America?
About this Quiz
The Hamilton-Burr duel is one of the most famous duels in American history. It took place on July 11, 1804, between Alexander Hamilton, the former Secretary of the Treasury, and Aaron Burr, the sitting Vice President of the United States. The duel was the culmination of a long and bitter rivalry between the two men. The duel took place in Weehawken, New Jersey, and it ended with Hamilton being fatally wounded. He died the next day. Burr was charged with murder in New York and New Jersey, but he was never tried in either jurisdiction. The duel effectively ended Burr's political career. The duel was fought with Wogdon dueling pistols at a distance of ten paces. Hamilton's 'second' in the duel was Nathaniel Pendleton, and Burr's was William P. Van Ness. Hamilton had stated his intention to 'throw away his shot' and not aim at Burr, but it is unclear if he did so. Burr did not state his intentions publicly. The immediate reaction to Hamilton's death was public outrage and mourning. His family faced financial hardship and social ostracism after his death. Dueling was illegal in New Jersey at the time, but prosecutions were rare.