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

2. How does Hofstadter describe Thomas Jefferson's foreign policy?
(a) Non-interventionist.
(b) High Representative.
(c) Liberal.
(d) Defensive.

3. What changes did Thomas Jefferson make in Virginia?
(a) The Virginia legislature was divided into two branches.
(b) He paved the way for emancipation in Virginia.
(c) Radical economic reforms.
(d) Modest social reforms.

4. According to the Founders, what could use private vices to produce public benefits?
(a) The judicial system.
(b) Political parties.
(c) Economic markets.
(d) Political platforms.

5. According to John C. Calhoun, what was the safest way for blacks and whites to interact?
(a) Through slavery.
(b) From different countries.
(c) As equals.
(d) In a competitive market.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lifestyle did Thomas Jefferson abhor?

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

3. What practice among Northern factories did John C. Calhoun condemn?

4. What office did Thomas Jefferson hold in Virginia?

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

(see the answer key)

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