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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. With what does Jefferson's election coincide?

2. Soon after retiring to Monticello, he outlines a tract addressing what charges?

3. What does Jefferson do with the 1,000 letters he receives each year?

4. Why does Napoleon enter into negotiations to sell what is called the Louisiana Purchase?

5. Who prints scurrilous, vengeful allegations against Jefferson?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Jefferson spend his retirement?

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

4. Although Jefferson believes that slavery should be abolished, what does he feel about the issue of equality?

5. What does Jefferson want to eliminate as president?

6. What do historians verify in the 1950s?

7. Why will scholars still be arguing about Jefferson's legacies well into the 22nd century?

8. Who are the last two surviving Founding Fathers, and how are they treated?

9. What has happened to Jefferson's and Adam' friendship?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Jefferson is chosen to write the Declaration of Independence.

Part 1) Two pamphlets are considered the rough drafts of the Declaration of Independence. What are the names of these pamphlets? Describe them.

Part 2) Why is he chosen to write the Declaration of Independence?

Part 3) How accurate is much of the information in the Declaration of Independence prior to editing? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

To Jefferson everything is black or white.

Part 1) Give examples from the text that prove this.

Part 2) Why do you believe he hates compromise?

Part 3) How does this aspect of his personality affect his life and relationships?

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