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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. What has happened with Thomas Jefferson's popularity over time?

2. What is Jefferson's last attempt to save Monticello for his daughter and her children?

3. By whom does Jefferson subsidize libelous accusations against Adams?

4. When is there an increase in U.S. military might?

5. Politicians have long been subjected to what type of rumors?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jefferson's second term in office less successful than his first?

2. How do Jefferson and Adams begin to reconcile their friendship?

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

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

5. Why does Jefferson retreat to Poplar Forest?

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

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

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

9. What does Jefferson want to eliminate as president?

10. How does Jefferson spend his retirement?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jefferson is the Governor of Virginia for two years.

Part 1) How is Virginia under Jefferson's guidance?

Part 2) Why is the state's economy the way it is?

Part 3) What quota is Virginia not able to meet?

Essay Topic 2

Jefferson dies in debt.

Part 1) How does he find himself in debt?

Part 2) What does he do to get out of debt?

Part 3) Why does he have a difficult time changing his lifestyle to get out of debt?

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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