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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Thomas Jefferson: the Aristocrat as Democrat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Founders design the Constitution to protect?
(a) The laws of the nation.
(b) The nation from outside forces.
(c) Freedom from interference.
(d) The government from the people.

2. Which institution created by Alexander Hamilton did Thomas Jefferson allow to expire?
(a) The Court of North America.
(b) The Bank of North America.
(c) The First Bank of the United States.
(d) The Congressional Congress.

3. What did the Founders believe about man?
(a) That he is evil and selfish.
(b) That he must be led to make moral and correct decisions.
(c) That he is inherently good.
(d) That he will succeed only when free.

4. With whose political theory did Thomas Jefferson agree?
(a) Thomas Paine.
(b) Joseph Priestley.
(c) John Locke.
(d) Edmund Burke.

5. Why does Hofstadter consider Thomas Jefferson to be an important figure in American history?
(a) His philosophies shaped many foundational American ideals.
(b) He was the first aristocrat to fight for the rights of commoners.
(c) His economic theories were far beyond his time.
(d) His leadership united the Congressional Congress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What office did Thomas Jefferson hold in Virginia?

2. How did the Founders separate power at the Federal level?

3. Who are the Founding Fathers?

4. Why were the Founders willing to let selfish men follow their own interests?

5. What lifestyle did Thomas Jefferson abhor?

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