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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. How did the Founders design ruling institutions?
(a) According to tradition.
(b) According to the natural order.
(c) Based on the model of the Roman Empire.
(d) To fit man's natural inclinations.

2. Why were the Founders hesitant to establish a new monarchy?
(a) There was no royal bloodline from which to choose a King.
(b) Too many different philosophies existed to choose one man.
(c) A monarch rules in his own interests.
(d) One man could not run a country effectively.

3. Which institution was responsible for loaning large sums of money in the 1820s?
(a) The Bank of the Congress.
(b) The First Bank of the United States.
(c) The Second Bank of the United States.
(d) The Bank of North America.

4. Who won the presidential election in 1828?
(a) John Quincy Adams.
(b) Henry Clay.
(c) William Crawford.
(d) Andrew Jackson.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On the American frontier, how was social hierarchy gained?

2. What was the Constitution based upon?

3. How does Hofstadter describe Andrew Jackson's economic policies?

4. What lifestyle did Thomas Jefferson abhor?

5. What type of lifestyle did Thomas Jefferson promote?

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