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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Ambiguous Democracy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did liberal Democrats view Republican use of paper currency?
(a) They felt they were creating too conservative a fiscal policy, which would stifle growth.
(b) They felt they were destabilizing the rates for commodities with speculation.
(c) They felt they were gaining an advantage in financial transactions with farmers.
(d) They felt the Republicans were using it to bolster their institutions.

2. What theory of Sellers's is expounded in Chapter 8, Ethos vs. Eros?
(a) That capitalism is driven by repressed sexual energy.
(b) That capitalism leads to social repression.
(c) That capitalism thrives in repressive cultures.
(d) That capitalism liberates sexual energy.

3. Who revolted against the New York Republican power structure?
(a) Andrew Jackson.
(b) Martin Van Buren.
(c) Henry Clay.
(d) John Taylor.

4. What party's decay led to the formation of the Whigs?
(a) Democrats.
(b) Republicans.
(c) Unitarians
(d) Antinomians.

5. Which interests did the Speaker of the House want to strength?
(a) Financial.
(b) Mercantile.
(c) Manufacturing.
(d) Agriculture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the cause that created regional tensions Jackson and Martin Van Buren had to quell?

2. What did the Speaker of the House under James Monroe advocate?

3. What did the Supreme Court effectively decide, which helped expansionism?

4. What policy did Monroe continue, according to Sellers?

5. What was the purpose of Biddle's action?

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