1. To an American writer, the individuals and events are related how?
(a) They are dependent on each other.
(b) They are independent of each other.
(c) They rely on each other.
(d) They are interrelated, although not dependent on each other.

2. In de Tocqueville's observations, the patriotism of Americans is more akin to cupidity than to what?
(a) A sense of duty or pride.
(b) A sense of requirement.
(c) A sense of country.
(d) A sense of obligation.

3. Democratic regimes value prosperity over what?
(a) Contributions.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Brilliance.
(d) Change.

4. What does de Tocqueville say American workers constantly struggle with their masters for?
(a) More freedom.
(b) Better job transferability.
(c) More skill training.
(d) Higher wages.

5. In de Tocqueville's observations, aristocratic societies make countless _____________ available between man and God.
(a) Sources.
(b) Forces.
(c) Methods of communication.
(d) Intermediaries.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to de Tocqueville, in contrast to the traditional aristocracy, the American aristocracy has no direct effect on the _______ of its class members.

2. A democracy will not purposely legislate against the good of its what?

3. In America, young men are given freedom when they reach what age?

4. When compared to women in a traditional aristocratic regime, de Tocqueville says American women are more _________.

5. What general attitude does de Tocqueville purport that Americans have towards each other?

(see the answer key)

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