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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. What class of people are usually attracted to democracy?
(a) Laborers.
(b) The working class.
(c) The aristocracy.
(d) The middle class.

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

3. Which group of Americans did Thomas Jefferson believe should have the most voting power?
(a) Industry owners.
(b) Farmers and land owners.
(c) Merchants.
(d) Laborers.

4. What did the Founders believe about man?
(a) That he must be led to make moral and correct decisions.
(b) That he will succeed only when free.
(c) That he is evil and selfish.
(d) That he is inherently good.

5. Why does Hofstadter consider Thomas Jefferson to be an important figure in American history?
(a) His leadership united the Congressional Congress.
(b) His economic theories were far beyond his time.
(c) His philosophies shaped many foundational American ideals.
(d) He was the first aristocrat to fight for the rights of commoners.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the American frontier, how was social hierarchy gained?

2. With what class were most of the Founders associated?

3. How did the Founders design ruling institutions?

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

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

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