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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, John C. Calhoun: The Marx of the Master Class.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who won the presidential election in 1832?
(a) Andrew Jackson.
(b) John C. Calhoun.
(c) Henry Clay.
(d) John Floyd.

2. How did Andrew Jackson view America's social order?
(a) As chaotic and untamed.
(b) As competitive and egalitarian.
(c) Stiffled by government regulation.
(d) As a blank page, ready to be illustrated.

3. What did John C. Calhoun wish to preserve?
(a) Slavery.
(b) The South.
(c) His wealth.
(d) The Union.

4. Which institution created by Alexander Hamilton did Thomas Jefferson allow to expire?
(a) The Bank of North America.
(b) The Congressional Congress.
(c) The First Bank of the United States.
(d) The Court of North America.

5. How did Andrew Jackson acquire massive debts?
(a) Through wasteful living.
(b) Through land speculation.
(c) By gambling.
(d) By funding unsucessful military campaigns.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of politician was Thomas Jefferson?

2. What class of people are usually attracted to democracy?

3. How did Thomas Jefferson feel about property rights?

4. According to John C. Calhoun, what created equality among white Americans?

5. What did the Southwesterners want Andrew Jackson to do?

(see the answer key)

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