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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. Who won the presidential election in 1832?
(a) Andrew Jackson.
(b) John Floyd.
(c) John C. Calhoun.
(d) Henry Clay.

2. Which groups of people did the Southwesterners wish to give voting rights?
(a) Non-white males.
(b) Property owners.
(c) All soldiers.
(d) Non-property owners.

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

4. According to the Founders, which group of people should have the most say in the government?
(a) The Congress.
(b) Legislators.
(c) Land owners.
(d) Men over the age of 21.

5. How did Thomas Jefferson secure freedom of religion in his home state?
(a) By organizing non-violent protests.
(b) By implementing the Freedom of Religion Act.
(c) Through reform legislature.
(d) By disestablishing the Anglican Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What changes did Thomas Jefferson make in Virginia?

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

3. What form of rivalry did the Founders wish to allow in their new country?

4. Why does Hofstadter consider Thomas Jefferson to be an important figure in American history?

5. What lifestyle did Thomas Jefferson abhor?

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