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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Spoilsmen: An Age of Cynicism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What political changes occurred during the Gilded Age?
(a) Politics became corrupt.
(b) The Supreme Court was formed.
(c) Socialist policies allowed more governmental control.
(d) Congress gained the power of veto.

2. How does Hofstadter describe John C. Calhoun's economic philosophies?
(a) Laissez-faire.
(b) Socialist.
(c) Corporate capitalism.
(d) Mercantile.

3. How did John C. Calhoun believe the North was oppressing the South?
(a) With increased federal taxes.
(b) By refusing to build railroads.
(c) With high tariffs.
(d) With blockades.

4. Which movement advocated a philosophy of natural rights and human equality?
(a) The progressive movement.
(b) The socialist movement.
(c) The abolitionist movement.
(d) The democratic movement.

5. How does Hofstadter describe Andrew Jackson's economic policies?
(a) Socialist.
(b) Mercantile.
(c) Corporate capitalism.
(d) Laissez-faire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which political party dominated the political arena after the Civil War?

2. How does Hofstadter view Grover Cleveland's presidency?

3. To which political leader does Hofstadter compare John C. Calhoun?

4. What were Thomas Jefferson's interests?

5. What office did Thomas Jefferson hold in Virginia?

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