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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What metaphoric comparison does Kennedy make to John Quincey Adams' Puritanism?
(a) The east coast, craggy, rocky, somber and strong.
(b) Kennedy's Catholicism.
(c) A mighty ship in a storm.
(d) A conflict of interests.

2. What act of inconsistency brought his Missouri constituents to brand him a traitor?
(a) His willingness to allow the country to go to war.
(b) His voting with the Republicans.
(c) His opposition to the Missouri Compromise.
(d) His opposition to annexting Texas.

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

4. What was Lamar's main purpose in his political actions?
(a) To transfer his allegience to the Northern Democrats.
(b) To rekindle the anamosity between North and South.
(c) To become President of the United States.
(d) To bring the South peacefully back into the Union.

5. What nickname was given to Joe Cannon because of his power?
(a) Lord Cannon.
(b) Duke Cannon.
(c) King Cannon.
(d) Czar Cannon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did George Norris decide to go against his constituents and vote according to his conscience?

2. What was Johnson's purpose as President that caused him problems with the Radical Republicans?

3. What was one argument Webster made for compromising on the question of slavery?

4. What two bills did Houston support that made him unpopular in the South?

5. How did Benton urge support for expansion to the West?

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