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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Ethos vs. Eros.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sellers say happened to debtors when the economic crashed?
(a) They were left with worthless promissory notes.
(b) They were overwhelmed by depreciating currency.
(c) They were able to buy land extremely cheap.
(d) They lost their fortunes.

2. What is the only way to cope the with economic stress of the market, according to Sellers?
(a) Return to a pastoral place as often as possible.
(b) Invent labor-saving devices to allow more free time.
(c) Internalize unhealthy coping mechanisms.
(d) Invest in the companies that make capitalism work for you.

3. How was the question of slavery's expansion into Missouri cast?
(a) As an economic issue.
(b) As a human rights issue.
(c) As a fight over states' rights.
(d) As a cultural fight to the death.

4. How does Sellers characterize the ethic Jackson got from his family?
(a) Matriarchal.
(b) Sentimental.
(c) Patriarchal.
(d) Religious.

5. Who brought Thomas Jefferson to power?
(a) Capitalist merchants.
(b) Freed slaves.
(c) Factory owners and investors.
(d) Anti-commercial landowners.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Andrew Jackson defeat for the democratic nomination?

2. What does Sellers attribute Jackson's rise to?

3. How does Sellers say the Supreme Court used its power?

4. Who pressed for the First Bank of the United States?

5. What does Sellers say Jackson learned from his mother as a child?

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