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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 nation from outside forces.
(b) Freedom from interference.
(c) The government from the people.
(d) The laws of the nation.

2. On the American frontier, how was social hierarchy gained?
(a) Through military and financial success.
(b) Through political power.
(c) Through family connections and marriage.
(d) Through invention and industry.

3. As president, which institution did Andrew Jackson allow to expire?
(a) The Bank of North America.
(b) The Second Bank of the United States.
(c) The First Bank of the United States.
(d) The Bank of the Congress.

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

5. With what class were most of the Founders associated?
(a) The aristocracy.
(b) Laborers.
(c) The working class.
(d) The middle class.

Short Answer Questions

1. What class of people are usually attracted to democracy?

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

3. According to the Founders, which group of people should have the most say in the government?

4. How did Andrew Jackson ensure that his policies would continue to be supported after he left office?

5. According to the Founders, power should be divided vertically between which two groups?

(see the answer key)

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