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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. With what class were most of the Founders associated?
(a) The working class.
(b) The middle class.
(c) The aristocracy.
(d) Laborers.

2. How did Andrew Jackson ensure that his policies would continue to be supported after he left office?
(a) By issuing long-term legislation.
(b) He had the heart of the American people.
(c) By appointing five Supreme Court justices.
(d) He placed key men in his sucessor's cabinet.

3. According to John C. Calhoun, what created equality among white Americans?
(a) Universal education.
(b) Competition.
(c) The submission of African-Americans.
(d) The relocation of African-Americans.

4. With what famous military victory is Andrew Jackson associated?
(a) The Battle of Copenhagen.
(b) The Battle of Waterloo.
(c) The Battle of New Orleans.
(d) The Alamo.

5. Which politicians from Chapter 3 supported a National Bank?
(a) John Quincy Adams and William Crawford.
(b) John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay.
(c) Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay.
(d) Andrew Jackson and William Crawford.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what class was Andrew Jackson associated?

2. Why does Hofstadter consider Thomas Jefferson to be an important figure in American history?

3. According to Hofstadter, how is Andrew Jackson often depicted?

4. According to the Founders, power should be divided vertically between which two groups?

5. Which group of Americans did Thomas Jefferson believe should have the most voting power?

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