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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. As president, from what does Jefferson suffer?

2. How would Jefferson feel about increased military might?

3. Of what is Jefferson the founder?

4. Who is Madison Hemings?

5. What does Jefferson say to Elizabeth Walker's husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton?

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

3. How does Jefferson's arrival in Washington, D.C., differ from his arrivals in Philadelphia and Paris?

4. How does Madison Hemings back the claim that Jefferson had an illicit affair with Sally Hemings?

5. Why does Jefferson make the Louisiana Purchase?

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

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

8. How does Ellis feel about the accusations that Jefferson has an illicit affair with his slave, Sally Hemings?

9. Why does Jefferson retreat to Poplar Forest?

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

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, especially later in life, attends many parties.

Part 1) How does Jefferson react at parties early in his career?

Part 2) How is he at parties later in life?

Part 3) He often retreat to Poplar Forest to get away from the crowds at Monticello. Why does he do this, rather than end the parties?

Essay Topic 3

One of Jefferson's primary goals is the elimination of the national debt.

Part 1) Of what does he see this as the cause?

Part 2) He is determined to eliminate the national debt and one of his cost-saving measures is dismantling the U.S. Navy. Why does he believe this is a good cost-saving measure?

Part 3) How does this course of action prove to be almost disastrous?

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