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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Thomas Jefferson: the Aristocrat as Democrat.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who are the Founding Fathers?
(a) The original 13 represenatives for the United States.
(b) The original members of the Plymouth colony.
(c) A group of men who created the Constitution.
(d) A group of ministers.

3. From which ancient philosophers did the Founders draw ideas?
(a) Epicurus and Plato.
(b) Diogenes and Socrates.
(c) Plato and Socrates.
(d) Aristotle and Cicero.

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

5. What form of rivalry did the Founders wish to allow in their new country?
(a) Class change.
(b) Land acquisition.
(c) Interstate rivalries.
(d) Competition.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which group of Americans did Thomas Jefferson distrust the most?

2. What type of balance were the Founders attempting to create?

3. How did Thomas Jefferson secure freedom of religion in his home state?

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

5. What did the Founders believe about man?

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