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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Hofstadter attribute the failure of John C. Calhoun's political career?

2. Why does Hofstadter consider Thomas Jefferson to be an important figure in American history?

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

4. Where did Thomas Jefferson believe most of the government's power should lie?

5. What concern did Northern laborers have about slavery?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Which citizens did the Founders originally intend to give the most power and why?

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

4. Why did some free states in the West not want freed slaves residing in their states?

5. Why did Wendell Phillips criticize capitalism?

6. What concerns did white laborers have over slavery?

7. What other form of oppression did Wendell Phillips seek to undermine besides slavery?

8. Why does Hofstadter compare John C. Calhoun to Karl Marx?

9. How did Andrew Jackson support the growth of capitalism in the United States?

10. Describe Abraham Lincoln.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe John C. Calhoun's perception of African Americans and the institution of slavery. What concerns did Calhoun have for the emancipation of slaves? Why did Calhoun feel the institution of slavery was necessary? What theory did Calhoun have about the relationship between slavery and equality among white citizens? What dangers were inherent in Calhoun's ideas?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the philosophies and events that affected Abraham Lincoln's attitude towards slavery. According to Hofstadter, what issues were important to Lincoln? Why did Lincoln participate in a recolonization society? What prompted Lincoln to finally issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the impact of the free silver movement on the economy of the United States. Why did the differing economic and political factions wish for different standards? What factors led to the choice of the gold standard?

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