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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What circumstance was unknown in small scale colonial American society?
(a) Privacy.
(b) Dissent.
(c) Opposition.
(d) Conformity.

2. How did colonial Americans look on black slavery?
(a) As an abomination.
(b) As a necessary evil.
(c) As just another form of dependency.
(d) As an institution which needs legislation.

3. What did Ben Franklin say about government?
(a) It's a necessary evil.
(b) It's a man-made contrivance.
(c) It should be obeyed.
(d) It should be abolished.

4. In colonial America, what was done with a political effigy?
(a) It was hanged.
(b) It was pubically beaten.
(c) It was burned.
(d) It was buried.

5. How was high office in colonial America considered?
(a) As a profession and profit.
(b) As a sacrifice and burden.
(c) As an honor and privilege.
(d) As a right and responsibility.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was democracy considered in the 18th century?

2. In colonial America, how did parents view their power as parents?

3. What was the main source of instability and anxiety in revolutionary America?

4. When meeting someone new in colonial America, what was required for confidence in dealing with that person?

5. Who said, "We see with other eyes; we hear with other ears"?

(see the answer key)

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