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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Andrew Jackson and the Rise of Liberal Capitalism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Founders design the Constitution to protect?
(a) The government from the people.
(b) The laws of the nation.
(c) The nation from outside forces.
(d) Freedom from interference.

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

3. Why were the Founders willing to let selfish men follow their own interests?
(a) They did not want to control behavior with the government.
(b) They thought man was inherently good.
(c) They understood the nature of man.
(d) They did not want to control the law.

4. Who were the Southwesterners?
(a) One of Andrew Jackson's military regiments
(b) A group of politicians from Kentucky and Tennessee
(c) A group of investors led by Andrew Jackson.
(d) Andrew Jackson's constituents from Kentucky and Tennessee.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Southwesterners want Andrew Jackson to do?

2. Which institution created by Alexander Hamilton did Thomas Jefferson allow to expire?

3. Why did Andrew Jackson want to close down the bank or force inflation?

4. With what class was Andrew Jackson associated?

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

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