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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, John C. Calhoun: The Marx of the Master Class.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From which ancient philosophers did the Founders draw ideas?
(a) Epicurus and Plato.
(b) Diogenes and Socrates.
(c) Aristotle and Cicero.
(d) Plato and Socrates.

2. Which groups of people did the Southwesterners wish to give voting rights?
(a) Property owners.
(b) Non-property owners.
(c) All soldiers.
(d) Non-white males.

3. What office did Thomas Jefferson hold in Virginia?
(a) Secretary of State.
(b) Governor.
(c) Secretary of the Treasury.
(d) Secretary of Commerce.

4. How does Hofstadter describe Thomas Jefferson's foreign policy?
(a) Liberal.
(b) Non-interventionist.
(c) Defensive.
(d) High Representative.

5. With what famous military victory is Andrew Jackson associated?
(a) The Battle of Waterloo.
(b) The Battle of Copenhagen.
(c) The Battle of New Orleans.
(d) The Alamo.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Hofstadter attribute the failure of John C. Calhoun's political career?

2. To which political leader does Hofstadter compare John C. Calhoun?

3. What philosophy did John C. Calhoun have about African-Americans?

4. According to the Founders, which group of people should have the most say in the government?

5. Which politicians from Chapter 3 supported a National Bank?

(see the answer key)

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