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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Ambiguous Republicanism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sellers say Thomas Jefferson's Republicanism emphasizes?
(a) Free trade.
(b) Engagement.
(c) Equal distribution of wealth.
(d) Isolationism.

2. When does Sellers date the beginning of the Jacksonian era?
(a) 1812.
(b) 1824.
(c) 1828.
(d) 1832.

3. Who will suffer with expanding markets?
(a) Landowners.
(b) Investors.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Manufacturers.

4. What does Sellers say happened to new workers in Jackson's America?
(a) They were organized in unions.
(b) They moved west.
(c) They were sent back to Europe.
(d) They were "deskilled."

5. What kind of political picture did Jefferson's Democratic-Republicans espouse?
(a) Agricultural pre-capitalism.
(b) International socialism.
(c) Technological capitalism.
(d) Feudalism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What faction became particularly powerful as a result of Republican policies?

2. How does Sellers say Americans reproduced in Jackson's America?

3. What does Sellers say the original economic conflict took place between in America?

4. What was James Madison's effect on Thomas Jefferson's pro-land positions?

5. What sphere did NOT change under Jackson, according to Sellers?

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