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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. In colonial America, who were the protectors and creditors of common farmers?
(a) The local government.
(b) The merchants.
(c) The patrons.
(d) The great planters.

2. In the 18th century, what did the golden age of Roman literature speak about?
(a) Political and social ideals.
(b) Religious and emotional decisions.
(c) Moral and ethical issues.
(d) Scientific and historic discoveries.

3. What did conservatives say caused the degeneration of standards that were tainting America?
(a) The Constitution.
(b) The French Revolution.
(c) Democracy.
(d) The Federalists.

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

5. How did colonial gentry demonstrate virtue?
(a) By consuming enough to employ the commoners.
(b) By righteous behavior and virtuous living.
(c) By church attendance and charitable contributions.
(d) By supporting trade schools and farms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What characteristic separated patricians from plebeians?

2. How many loyalists left the colonies during the revolution?

3. When first offered, why did Ben Franklin say he would not accept the military rank of colonel?

4. What did Ben Franklin say about government?

5. In colonial America, what emerged after politics cease to be a contest among prominent families?

(see the answer key)

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