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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what famous military victory is Andrew Jackson associated?
(a) The Battle of Copenhagen.
(b) The Battle of Waterloo.
(c) The Alamo.
(d) The Battle of New Orleans.

2. How did Thomas Jefferson secure freedom of religion in his home state?
(a) Through reform legislature.
(b) By disestablishing the Anglican Church.
(c) By implementing the Freedom of Religion Act.
(d) By organizing non-violent protests.

3. According to John C. Calhoun, what was the safest way for blacks and whites to interact?
(a) From different countries.
(b) Through slavery.
(c) In a competitive market.
(d) As equals.

4. With what movement is Wendell Phillips associated?
(a) The abolitionist movement.
(b) The progressive movement.
(c) The democratic movement.
(d) The socialist movement.

5. How did Wendell Phillips place himself in danger?
(a) He was constantly followed by mobs.
(b) He endorsed violent protests.
(c) He argued publicly with slave auctioneers.
(d) He hid runaway slaves on his own property.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Southern states had seceded before Abraham Lincoln took office?

2. Which state did Andrew Jackson threaten to conquer in Chapter 4?

3. Which group of Americans did Thomas Jefferson distrust the most?

4. What concern did Abraham Lincoln have about secession?

5. What office did Thomas Jefferson hold in Virginia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was John C. Calhoun forced to resign as vice-president?

2. Describe John C. Calhoun.

3. What is "wage slavery?"

4. Whom did Thomas Jefferson believe should have the most say in the government?

5. What social reforms did Thomas Jefferson make in Virginia?

6. How did the American aristocracy establish their social hierarchy in the 18th and 19th centuries?

7. Why does Hofstadter consider Wendell Phillips the most effective abolitionist?

8. What was John C. Calhoun's philosophy on slavery?

9. How did Andrew Jackson ensure that his policies would be enforced long after he left office?

10. How did Abraham Lincoln rise to power?

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