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

2. According to Hofstadter, how is Andrew Jackson often depicted?
(a) As an arrogant aristocrat.
(b) As an aggressive proponent for military conquest.
(c) As an opponent of aristocratic privilege.
(d) As one of the most influential men in history.

3. Where did Thomas Jefferson believe most of the government's power should lie?
(a) With the elected leaders.
(b) With the people.
(c) With industry owners.
(d) With merchants.

4. 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.

5. What were Thomas Jefferson's interests?
(a) Science and Medicine.
(b) Everything.
(c) Law and politics.
(d) Psycology and social behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What changes did Thomas Jefferson make in Virginia?

2. Why were the Founders hesitant to establish a new monarchy?

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

4. How did the Founders design ruling institutions?

5. Who were the Southwesterners?

(see the answer key)

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