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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Ethos vs. Eros.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What theory of Sellers's is expounded in Chapter 8, Ethos vs. Eros?
(a) That capitalism leads to social repression.
(b) That capitalism thrives in repressive cultures.
(c) That capitalism liberates sexual energy.
(d) That capitalism is driven by repressed sexual energy.

2. Who did Andrew Jackson defeat for the democratic nomination?
(a) James Monroe.
(b) John Quincy Adams.
(c) Henry Clay.
(d) John Calhoun.

3. What does Sellers say Jackson learned from his mother as a child?
(a) Never tell a lie.
(b) Get ahead.
(c) Defend yourself.
(d) Do the right thing.

4. How does Sellers describe the Republicanism of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison?
(a) Ambiguous.
(b) Extreme.
(c) Committed.
(d) Literate.

5. What is the side effect of economic stress, according to Sellers?
(a) Emotional repression.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Profitability.
(d) Social mobility.

Short Answer Questions

1. What step did the Speaker of the House take to expand the American market nationwide?

2. What does Sellers say happened to debtors when the economic crashed?

3. How many votes did Andrew Jackson win the runoff by?

4. What does Sellers say would be the result of expanding markets?

5. Who gained power during the economic crash?

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