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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Wendell Phillips: the Patrician as Agitator.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hofstadter consider Thomas Jefferson to be an important figure in American history?
(a) His economic theories were far beyond his time.
(b) His philosophies shaped many foundational American ideals.
(c) He was the first aristocrat to fight for the rights of commoners.
(d) His leadership united the Congressional Congress.

2. According to John C. Calhoun, what created equality among white Americans?
(a) Universal education.
(b) The relocation of African-Americans.
(c) The submission of African-Americans.
(d) Competition.

3. Who are the Founding Fathers?
(a) A group of ministers.
(b) The original members of the Plymouth colony.
(c) The original 13 represenatives for the United States.
(d) A group of men who created the Constitution.

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

5. What did the Founders believe about man?
(a) That he is inherently good.
(b) That he will succeed only when free.
(c) That he is evil and selfish.
(d) That he must be led to make moral and correct decisions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Southwesterners want Andrew Jackson to do?

2. How did Abraham Lincoln force the Confederacy into a battle?

3. Who won the presidential election in 1832?

4. According to Hofstadter, why did Abraham Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

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

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