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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As mentioned in Chapter 1, which of Adams' skills stood out to Jefferson?

2. When was the last letter in Chapter 4 written?

3. Which position did Jefferson have when Adams was vice-president?

4. When did Adams and Jefferson meet to talk about a new loan for the U.S.?

5. When did Adams move to London?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which concerns did Adams and Jefferson have about Independence and liberty at the end of Chapter 1?

2. Why are the Federalists no longer a political party?

3. How did Adams and Jefferson meet?

4. How and why did Adams leave his position as diplomat in London?

5. Which difficulties did Adams and Jefferson have in negotiating with Britain, and how did they respond to them?

6. What role did Abigail Adams have in the letters?

7. Why did Jefferson stop writing to Abigail, in Chapter 5?

8. Which criticism of the Constitution did Adams refute, in Chapter 5?

9. What was Adams' opinion of Jefferson's presidency?

10. How did whale-oil fishery become an issue again in 1788?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As the United States was Declaring Independence, it was an exciting time for the country and its people.

1) Describe three characteristics of the late 1700s that you think helped the country's foundation and why.

2) Explain the major differences in the country between the 1700s and the 1800s based on the information in the letters.

3) Analyze how the country has changed since the times of Adams and Jefferson, for the better or worse, and the reasons why.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the irony in the European response to the Barbary piracy, including the reasons for it, and the difference in the way the United States responded to the same threat, as well as the past and present differences in the U.S. and Europe.

Essay Topic 3

The impact of The Adams-Jefferson Letters proved to be a valuable part of American history.

1) Describe the concepts and principles that Adams and Jefferson fought for in their lives.

2) Explain the reasons why Adams and Jefferson were aware of the importance of their correspondence and continued to write later in their lives.

3) Analyze the major things people can learn about the past, present, and future of America from The Adams-Jefferson Letters.

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