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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. How does Sellers describe the composition of the democratic field when Andrew Jackson was running for the democratic nomination?
(a) Moderate.
(b) Radical.
(c) Xenophobic.
(d) Nationalist.

2. How does Sellers say the Supreme Court used its power?
(a) Striking down state laws.
(b) Protecting corporations.
(c) Protecting individuals.
(d) Reducing the power of the legislature.

3. Who does Sellers say Jackson came to be sympathetic with after the Panic of 1819?
(a) Radical Democrats.
(b) Slave owners.
(c) Regionalists.
(d) Henry Clay.

4. Why did pre-marital sex have to be restricted?
(a) To keep women pure.
(b) To keep marriage sacred.
(c) To keep women married.
(d) To keep men obedient.

5. What happened to Jackson during the panic of 1819?
(a) He made a lot of money.
(b) His family lost their estate.
(c) He lost a lot of money.
(d) He bought a larger house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sellers say James Madison's Republicanism emphasizes?

2. What step did the Speaker of the House take to expand the American market nationwide?

3. What force does Sellers say created political pressure from the South?

4. Who felt threatened by the market revolution, according to Sellers?

5. How does Sellers characterize Jackson?

(see the answer key)

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