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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What famous piece of legislation bears Robert A. Taft's name?
(a) The Taft-Hartley Act.
(b) The Taft Education Manifesto.
(c) The Taft Health Plan.
(d) The Taft Welfare Act.

2. What trait of Adams ultimately caused him to suffer great disappointments?
(a) His willingness to change positions when expedient.
(b) His uncompromising religion.
(c) His superior attitude toward other politician.
(d) His ability to manipulate his father.

3. Prior to the Civil War, what notable action did Lamar undertake with Jefferson Davis?
(a) Writing the Articles of Confederation.
(b) Speaking out against secession.
(c) Walking out of the Democratic Convention.
(d) Designing the Confederate flag.

4. How does Kennedy assess the failure of both Adams presidencies to produce second terms?
(a) An unwillingness to compromise on mundane matters of politics.
(b) Poor choices for their cabinet members.
(c) Unwillingness to campaign for a second term in office.
(d) Personalities that clased with everyone not of their religion.

5. What disease cut short Lamar's military career?
(a) Apoplexy.
(b) Polio.
(c) Dyptheria.
(d) Laryngitis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the results of Norris' opposition of President Wilson on the Armed Ship Bill?

2. Why was Webster not bothered by what many would consider as bribes?

3. What did the historian Wharton say about Houston's courage as he fought against Texas' secession from the Union?

4. What questionable arrangement kept Webster in the Senate when he was about to resign?

5. Why did the six Republicans say they would not vote to convict President Johnson?

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