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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Spoilsmen: An Age of Cynicism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Wendell Phillips place himself in danger?
(a) He hid runaway slaves on his own property.
(b) He endorsed violent protests.
(c) He was constantly followed by mobs.
(d) He argued publicly with slave auctioneers.

2. Who were the Southwesterners?
(a) Andrew Jackson's constituents from Kentucky and Tennessee.
(b) A group of politicians from Kentucky and Tennessee
(c) A group of investors led by Andrew Jackson.
(d) One of Andrew Jackson's military regiments

3. What did John C. Calhoun believe capitalism would produce?
(a) A stronger economy.
(b) Political power.
(c) Survival of the fittest.
(d) Exploitation of the poor.

4. What was Wendell Phillips's main goal?
(a) To end slavery through any means possible.
(b) To end slavery through legal channels.
(c) To protect slaves who had run away from their owners.
(d) To convince people there was a practical end to slavery.

5. How did John C. Calhoun believe the North was oppressing the South?
(a) With blockades.
(b) With increased federal taxes.
(c) With high tariffs.
(d) By refusing to build railroads.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Andrew Jackson ensure that his policies would continue to be supported after he left office?

2. Why does Hofstadter consider Thomas Jefferson to be an important figure in American history?

3. With what movement is William Lloyd Garrison associated?

4. Why did Andrew Jackson want to close down the bank or force inflation?

5. Why did Wendell Phillips advocate secession from the South?

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