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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 political power.
(b) Through military and financial success.
(c) Through family connections and marriage.
(d) Through invention and industry.

2. What lifestyle did Thomas Jefferson abhor?
(a) Agrarian.
(b) Industrial.
(c) Frontier.
(d) Mercantile.

3. What philosophy did John C. Calhoun have about African-Americans?
(a) They wanted someone to take care of them.
(b) They were naturally wild and dangerous.
(c) They were capable of great deception.
(d) They were naturally inferior to Anglo-Saxons.

4. Why did Andrew Jackson want to close down the bank or force inflation?
(a) To change the method of loan assumption.
(b) To reduce the debt burden on land speculators.
(c) To create a new bank with his own investors.
(d) To allow for the privatization of banking.

5. Where did Thomas Jefferson believe most of the government's power should lie?
(a) With industry owners.
(b) With merchants.
(c) With the people.
(d) With the elected leaders.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hofstadter describe Thomas Jefferson's foreign policy?

2. According to the Founders, what could use private vices to produce public benefits?

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

4. How did Andrew Jackson ensure that his policies would continue to be supported after he left office?

5. With what political party was Thomas Jefferson associated?

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