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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Webster a leader in the North prior to the Civil War?
(a) He had strong views against slavery.
(b) He could out talk his opponents.
(c) He was older than any other politician.
(d) He knew all the words in the dictionary.

2. What was one argument Webster made for compromising on the question of slavery?
(a) If the Union divided, slavery might even become stronger in the Southern states.
(b) Slavery would eventually dry up because there were fewer traders.
(c) Northerns would be able to have slaves legally.
(d) World opinion would eventually settle the question.

3. What was the result of Webster's courageous stand in giving the Seventh of March speech?
(a) Webster changed his position of slavery to agree with Clay.
(b) Webster sacrificed his potential presidential run and his popularity.
(c) Webster would have become president but he died 2 years later.
(d) Webster was honored by his constituents as a man of courage.

4. John Quincey Adams' mother was fond of saying John had been groomed to do what?
(a) Become Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
(b) Become a Puritan minister.
(c) Uphold the American legal system.
(d) Write great books.

5. What trait of Adams ultimately caused him to suffer great disappointments?
(a) His willingness to change positions when expedient.
(b) His ability to manipulate his father.
(c) His superior attitude toward other politician.
(d) His uncompromising religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Webster speech in the Senate became known by the date it was given?

2. What is Kennedy's third pressure that he feels is the most damaging?

3. What leader who was at odds with Adams' father did John Quincey find himself agreeing with quite often?

4. What is the example of some advice Kennedy received when he first became a Congressman?

5. What metaphor does Kennedy use to describe the relationship between the elected official and the electorate?

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