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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. With whose political theory did Thomas Jefferson agree?
(a) John Locke.
(b) Joseph Priestley.
(c) Edmund Burke.
(d) Thomas Paine.

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

3. How did the Founders plan for legislature to be processed?
(a) Through fair representation.
(b) Through elected officials.
(c) By experienced men.
(d) Through democratic inputs.

4. With what political party was Alexander Hamilton associated?
(a) The Democratic-Republicans.
(b) The Progressive Party.
(c) The Federalists.
(d) The Whigs.

5. Which group of Americans did Thomas Jefferson distrust the most?
(a) Farmers.
(b) Laborers.
(c) Merchants.
(d) Elected leaders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of politician was Thomas Jefferson?

2. How did the Founders separate power at the Federal level?

3. What type of lifestyle did Thomas Jefferson promote?

4. With what political party was Thomas Jefferson associated?

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

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