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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Thomas Jefferson: the Aristocrat as Democrat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of politician was Thomas Jefferson?
(a) Conservative.
(b) Moderate.
(c) Liberal.
(d) Progressive.

2. Why does Hofstadter consider Thomas Jefferson to be an important figure in American history?
(a) His philosophies shaped many foundational American ideals.
(b) His economic theories were far beyond his time.
(c) He was the first aristocrat to fight for the rights of commoners.
(d) His leadership united the Congressional Congress.

3. Which institution created by Alexander Hamilton did Thomas Jefferson allow to expire?
(a) The Court of North America.
(b) The Congressional Congress.
(c) The Bank of North America.
(d) The First Bank of the United States.

4. With what class were most of the Founders associated?
(a) The middle class.
(b) The working class.
(c) The aristocracy.
(d) Laborers.

5. What type of lifestyle did Thomas Jefferson promote?
(a) Frontier.
(b) Industrial.
(c) Mercantile.
(d) Agrarian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Constitution based upon?

2. How does Hofstadter describe Thomas Jefferson's foreign policy?

3. What lifestyle did Thomas Jefferson abhor?

4. How did the Founders separate power at the Federal level?

5. What form of rivalry did the Founders wish to allow in their new country?

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