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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. What happened to John Calhoun's political power when Andrew Jackson was elected?
(a) It was exposed.
(b) It waned.
(c) It went behind the scenes.
(d) It increased.

2. What led to the expansion of trade routes, according to Sellers?
(a) Improved ships.
(b) Faster production times.
(c) Larger markets.
(d) Fewer pirates.

3. What does Sellers say the original economic conflict took place between in America?
(a) Indigene and immigrant.
(b) Land and market.
(c) Market and currency.
(d) Farmer and manufacturer.

4. What did Biddle do in response to democratic pressure?
(a) Raise interest rates.
(b) Ease money supply.
(c) Lower tariffs.
(d) Tighten money supply.

5. What does Sellers say the Northern interests pushed for?
(a) The Erie Canal.
(b) The Brooklyn Bridge.
(c) Dredging the Mississippi.
(d) Charting the Louisiana Purchase.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what case was expansionism restrained?

2. What does Sellers say the Great Awakening made possible?

3. Who followed Andrew Jackson as President?

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

5. According to Sellers, what changed the cost of labor, in Jackson's America?

(see the answer key)

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