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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 were Thomas Jefferson's interests?
(a) Science and Medicine.
(b) Everything.
(c) Law and politics.
(d) Psycology and social behavior.

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

3. Where did Thomas Jefferson believe most of the government's power should lie?
(a) With merchants.
(b) With the elected leaders.
(c) With industry owners.
(d) With the people.

4. What did the Founders believe about man?
(a) That he must be led to make moral and correct decisions.
(b) That he is inherently good.
(c) That he will succeed only when free.
(d) That he is evil and selfish.

5. How did Thomas Jefferson secure freedom of religion in his home state?
(a) By disestablishing the Anglican Church.
(b) Through reform legislature.
(c) By organizing non-violent protests.
(d) By implementing the Freedom of Religion Act.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what political party was Alexander Hamilton associated?

2. How did Thomas Jefferson feel about property rights?

3. With what political party was Thomas Jefferson associated?

4. Which group of Americans did Thomas Jefferson distrust the most?

5. What changes did Thomas Jefferson make in Virginia?

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