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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 does Hofstadter describe Thomas Jefferson's foreign policy?
(a) High Representative.
(b) Non-interventionist.
(c) Liberal.
(d) Defensive.

2. How did Thomas Jefferson feel about property rights?
(a) They were an unalienable right.
(b) They were the key to a stable natural order.
(c) They were to be dictated by the state government.
(d) They were to be dictated by the federal government.

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

4. 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.

5. How did Andrew Jackson view America's social order?
(a) As chaotic and untamed.
(b) As a blank page, ready to be illustrated.
(c) Stiffled by government regulation.
(d) As competitive and egalitarian.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Founders feel about democracy?

2. Why were the Founders willing to let selfish men follow their own interests?

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

4. What type of lifestyle did Thomas Jefferson promote?

5. From which ancient philosophers did the Founders draw ideas?

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