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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. On the American frontier, how was social hierarchy gained?
(a) Through military and financial success.
(b) Through family connections and marriage.
(c) Through invention and industry.
(d) Through political power.

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

3. How did Thomas Jefferson secure freedom of religion in his home state?
(a) Through reform legislature.
(b) By organizing non-violent protests.
(c) By disestablishing the Anglican Church.
(d) By implementing the Freedom of Religion Act.

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

5. What did John C. Calhoun believe capitalism would produce?
(a) A stronger economy.
(b) Political power.
(c) Exploitation of the poor.
(d) Survival of the fittest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which institution was responsible for loaning large sums of money in the 1820s?

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

3. Why were the Founders hesitant to establish a new monarchy?

4. Where did Thomas Jefferson believe most of the government's power should lie?

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

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