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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. On what topic does Sellers say James Madison agreed with Thomas Jefferson?
(a) Free trade.
(b) Expansionism.
(c) Tariffs.
(d) Isolationism.

2. What sphere did NOT change under Jackson, according to Sellers?
(a) Religious.
(b) Political.
(c) Linguistic.
(d) Economic.

3. What was James Madison's effect on Thomas Jefferson's pro-land positions?
(a) Exacerbated them with tariffs.
(b) Protected them with regulations.
(c) Expanded them with incentives.
(d) Tempered them with markets.

4. How does Sellers compare James Madison to Thomas Jefferson?
(a) More isolationist.
(b) More market-oriented.
(c) More protectionist.
(d) Less business friendly.

5. Who does Sellers say will subvert democratic sentiment if markets expand?
(a) Cotton producers.
(b) Career politicians.
(c) Manufacturers.
(d) Elite lawyers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sellers say Thomas Jefferson's Republicanism emphasizes?

3. What does Sellers say would be the result of expanding markets?

4. How does Sellers describe America at the beginning of the Jacksonian era?

5. What does Sellers say happened to new workers in Jackson's America?

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