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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 office did Thomas Jefferson hold in Virginia?
(a) Governor.
(b) Secretary of Commerce.
(c) Secretary of the Treasury.
(d) Secretary of State.

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

3. Why did Andrew Jackson want to close down the bank or force inflation?
(a) To change the method of loan assumption.
(b) To create a new bank with his own investors.
(c) To allow for the privatization of banking.
(d) To reduce the debt burden on land speculators.

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

5. What was the Constitution based upon?
(a) Greek and Roman political philosophy.
(b) Fragments of English political philosophy.
(c) European tradition mixed with revolutionary philosophy.
(d) Experience and observation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Founders design ruling institutions?

2. Who won the presidential election in 1832?

3. According to the Founders, what could use private vices to produce public benefits?

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

5. Which groups of people did the Southwesterners wish to give voting rights?

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