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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Overall, how did Adams and Jefferson view the world?

2. What was Jefferson's opinion of Adams' philosophy of government, in Chapter 8?

3. What was taking place because of the influence of Adams, Jefferson, and the American Revolution?

4. How long did Dr. Rush try to reconcile Adams and Jefferson?

5. Which month was the last letter in Chapter 10 written?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the correspondence of 1804 stop?

2. Which of Jefferson's actions upset the Adamses, in Chapter 8?

3. Who won the elections where Adams and Jefferson faced each other, and what did Adams do after hearing the results of the second election, in Chapter 7?

4. What suggestions for education were discussed, in Chapter 12?

5. How did Adams and Jefferson refer to their illnesses in the 1818 letters?

6. What did Adams and Jefferson think about the century's impact on human nature?

7. How did Jefferson respond to Adams' analysis of aristocracy, in Chapter 10?

8. Why was Adams skeptical and concerned about aristocracy, in Chapter 10?

9. What did Adams realize about aristocracy, in Chapter 10?

10. What were Adams and Jefferson trying preserve, at the end of Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As the United States was Declaring Independence, it was an exciting time for the country and its people.

1) Describe three characteristics of the late 1700s that you think helped the country's foundation and why.

2) Explain the major differences in the country between the 1700s and the 1800s based on the information in the letters.

3) Analyze how the country has changed since the times of Adams and Jefferson, for the better or worse, and the reasons why.

Essay Topic 2

Abigail Adams was a key person in the life of John Adams and his correspondence with Jefferson.

1) Describe three characteristics of Abigail that distinguished her from other women during that time.

2) Explain why Abigail was admired by many of the people living in her time.

3) Analyze Abigail's contributions to the country and Adams' correspondence with Jefferson.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the interference of Britain with the interference of the Barbary pirates in the trade of the United States with other countries.

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