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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How would Jefferson feel about increased military might?

2. After the passing years, what do Jefferson and Adams begin to do?

3. What is miscegenation?

4. What does everyone expect of President Thomas Jefferson?

5. About what will scholars still be arguing well into the 22nd century?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does John Adams mean by "Thomas Jefferson lives"?

2. What is remarkable about the deaths of Jefferson and Adams?

3. Of what aspects of our culture and government would Jefferson approve?

4. How does Jefferson spend his retirement?

5. Why does Jefferson make the Louisiana Purchase?

6. What is the most enduring scandal of Jefferson's life?

7. Of what aspects of our culture and government would Jefferson disapprove?

8. How is Jefferson's public speaking as president?

9. Why is Jefferson accused, inaccurately, of being an atheist?

10. How are Jefferson's views of slavery at this point in his life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An accusation that historians still debate to this day is that of the relationship between Jefferson and Sally Hemings.

Part 1) Of what is he accused?

Part 2) What is the evidence of the relationship?

Part 3) Character flaws are a part of humanity. Why do scholars, historians, and the general public still debate this relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Jefferson has continued to be one of the most popular presidents in history.

Part 1) What evidence proves this?

Part 2) Why might he be so popular?

Part 3) What other president might also be popular, beloved, and admired? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The building of Monticello is one decision that shapes Jefferson's entire life.

Part 1) How does it shape his life?

Part 2) How does this home reflect his views on the ideal life?

Part 3) How does it contradict his views of slavery?

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