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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, The Great Contradiction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What resulted from the changes that took place under Jackson?
(a) A confederation of independent states.
(b) Our modern liberal democratic state.
(c) A repressive socialist regime.
(d) A neo-feudalist militaristic state.

2. What was the major issue that raised tensions in advance of the 1828 election?
(a) Isolationism.
(b) Slavery.
(c) The deficit.
(d) Tariffs.

3. What step did the Speaker of the House take to expand the American market nationwide?
(a) Subsidies for the heartland.
(b) Tighten immigration restrictions.
(c) Light tariffs on imported goods.
(d) Incentives for railroad developers.

4. What is the only way to cope the with economic stress of the market, according to Sellers?
(a) Invest in the companies that make capitalism work for you.
(b) Invent labor-saving devices to allow more free time.
(c) Return to a pastoral place as often as possible.
(d) Internalize unhealthy coping mechanisms.

5. What did the Great Awakening move away from, according to Sellers?
(a) The Bible.
(b) Sentimentalism.
(c) Traditional Christianity.
(d) Stern morality.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was the crisis that came from South Carolina's stance averted, according to Sellers?

2. What does Sellers say the Northern interests pushed for?

3. What did South Carolina's stance threaten, in Jackson's eyes?

4. Who revolted against the New York Republican power structure?

5. On what topic does Sellers say James Madison agreed with Thomas Jefferson?

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