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

2. Which scientific theory became popular during the Gilded Age?
(a) The Theory of Quantum Mechanics.
(b) The Big Bang Theory.
(c) Darwin's Theory of Evolution.
(d) Einstein's Theory of Relativity.

3. According to Hofstadter, how is Andrew Jackson often depicted?
(a) As one of the most influential men in history.
(b) As an aggressive proponent for military conquest.
(c) As an arrogant aristocrat.
(d) As an opponent of aristocratic privilege.

4. What practice among Northern factories did John C. Calhoun condemn?
(a) Labor unions.
(b) The employment of women.
(c) Overtime.
(d) Wage slavery.

5. What type of politician was Thomas Jefferson?
(a) Progressive.
(b) Liberal.
(c) Moderate.
(d) Conservative.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Andrew Jackson view America's social order?

2. With whose political theory did Thomas Jefferson agree?

3. With what political party was Thomas Jefferson associated?

4. According to Hofstadter, what main problem did free slaves face?

5. How did Thomas Jefferson feel about property rights?

(see the answer key)

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