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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Adams think material improvements were changing people?
(a) Both during and after the War of 1812.
(b) After the War of 1812.
(c) Before the War of 1812.
(d) During the War of 1812.

2. Where did Adams go to help secure formal recognition of American independence?
(a) London.
(b) Zurich.
(c) Paris.
(d) Naples.

3. Why did Adams and Jefferson have little tolerance for moderates?
(a) They thought the moderates were wrong about every issue.
(b) They thought the moderates were trying to stop the war.
(c) They thought the moderates did not love liberty enough.
(d) They thought the moderates were dangerous to the country.

4. Which letters include less philosophical topics, such as whale-oil and tobacco contracts?
(a) The letters after 1801.
(b) The letters during 1801.
(c) The letters both before and after 1801.
(d) The letters before 1801.

5. At Adams' request, what did Jefferson send during negotiations with the Portuguese?
(a) A detailed list of commodities that could be exchanged.
(b) A vague list of commodities that could be exchanged.
(c) A list of two commodities that could be exchanged.
(d) A list of three commodities that could be exchanged.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was Adams the Commissioner to France?

2. How long were Adams and Jefferson apart before they met on August 7th of 1784?

3. What did Adams and Jefferson think about Great Britain in Chapter 3?

4. Along with Adams and Jefferson, how many other people were on the committee assigned to write the Declaration of Independence?

5. In the Novanglus letters, what did Adams defend for the Bay Colony?

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