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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following public offices did John Quincey Adams NOT hold?
(a) Senator.
(b) Supreme Court Justice.
(c) President.
(d) Congressman.

2. Who was the first son of a former president to become president of the U.S.?
(a) Geroge Washington Carver.
(b) John Quincey Adams.
(c) Andrew Jefferson.
(d) Thomas Alva Edison.

3. What was one of Benton's favorite sayings about himself?
(a) Benton always knows what is right.
(b) Benton and Democracy are one and the same.
(c) Benton will never compromise.
(d) Benton is a bull in a china shop.

4. Why was Webster a leader in the North prior to the Civil War?
(a) He knew all the words in the dictionary.
(b) He was older than any other politician.
(c) He had strong views against slavery.
(d) He could out talk his opponents.

5. How did Benton's reputation for being crazy become problematic to his opponents?
(a) They thought people would think they were picking on Benton.
(b) They feared he would blow up the capitol building.
(c) They never knew what he might do next.
(d) They feared he would challenge them to a duel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Lamar view the free silver movement of 1877?

2. What was the result of Webster's courageous stand in giving the Seventh of March speech?

3. What is ironic about Houston as an Indian fighter?

4. What measure did Henry Clay enlist Webster to help with?

5. John Quincey Adams' mother was fond of saying John had been groomed to do what?

(see the answer key)

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