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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Benton oppose the treaty of annexation of Texas?
(a) Because of his commitment to the Union.
(b) Because Texas was too big.
(c) Because he disliked Sam Houston.
(d) Because Texas would cost too much money.

2. What is an irony of Benton's opposition to the slave states?
(a) He owned slaves himself.
(b) He opposed abolition.
(c) He refused to go against his own party.
(d) He was a descendent of a slave.

3. 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) Write great books.
(d) Uphold the American legal system.

4. Who suggested that Senators were vulgar demagogues?
(a) An ambassador.
(b) A cabinet member.
(c) A reporter.
(d) A preacher.

5. Why was Webster not bothered by what many would consider as bribes?
(a) He accepted money and gifts but always did only what he thought was right.
(b) The moral question of accepting money and gifts for Webster was not an issue for him.
(c) He felt he was entitled to extra benefits for his service to the Union.
(d) He never let that happen to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Benton's behavior different when he was with his family from when he was involved in politics?

2. In addition to being the first Senator from Missouri, what other first did Benton achieve?

3. How does Kennedy assess the failure of both Adams presidencies to produce second terms?

4. What was the result of Webster's courageous stand in giving the Seventh of March speech?

5. What were Benton's most effective weapons as a fighter?

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