Question 1

The European observer, Alexis de Tocqueville, believed the most evident feature of democracy in America was the_____________&#10;A) American contribution&#10;B) decline in the spirit of deference&#10;C) participation of women in government&#10;D) American election process&#10;E) equality of former slaves

Accepted Answer

Alexis de Tocqueville, in his observations of American society, noted the decline in the spirit of deference, which refers to the reduction in the automatic respect or submission given to social superiors, as a key feature of democracy in America. This was part of the broader egalitarian ethos he identified as central to American democracy.

Question 2

Which of the following individuals is matched with his art form?&#10;A) William Sidney Mount : novels&#10;B) Nathaniel Hawthorne : novels&#10;C) Herman Melville : painting&#10;D) Oliver Wendell Holmes : painting&#10;E) George Caleb Bingham : novels

Accepted Answer

Nathaniel Hawthorne was a novelist, known for works such as "The Scarlet Letter" and "The House of the Seven Gables," which makes option B the correct match between the individual and his art form.

Question 3

William Henry Harrison's nickname &#34;Tippecanoe&#34; refers to his involvement in________&#9;.&#10;A) the emancipation of African American slaves in the South&#10;B) the forced relocation of eastern tribes west of the Mississippi River&#10;C) widespread disease and death during the westward movement&#10;D) a western battle with Native Americans&#10;E) the nullification crisis

Accepted Answer

William Henry Harrison earned the nickname "Tippecanoe" for his role in the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811, where he led U.S. forces against Native American warriors associated with Tecumseh's confederacy.

Question 4

In the 1840s, which of the following was most likely to identify with the Whig party?&#10;A) industrialists who wanted tariff protection&#10;B) immigrants who enjoyed traditional amusements&#10;C) a Catholic, Lutheran, or Episcopalian who attended a more ritualized service&#10;D) someone with mixed or negative feelings about a national market economy&#10;E) emerging entrepreneurs who were excluded from established commercial groups

Accepted Answer

The Whig party in the 1840s was known for supporting industrial and economic development, including protective tariffs to support American industry, which would appeal to industrialists.

Question 5

How did Jackson's attitude and policies toward Native Americans compare to those of Jefferson?&#10;A) Jefferson respected Native Americans and wanted to grant them their rights, whereas Jackson hated Native Americans and wanted to kill them.&#10;B) Jefferson always viewed Native Americans as noble savages, whereas Jackson always viewed them as children.&#10;C) Both men were ambivalent, tolerating Native Americans sometimes, while allowing for their displacement or murder at other times.&#10;D) Both men respected Native Americans and their culture, but were pressured by other politicians to remove them from their land.&#10;E) Both men vilified Native Americans, blaming them for the foreign conflicts (especially with Britain and Canada) and economic setbacks.

Accepted Answer

Both Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson had complex views on Native Americans, which could be seen as ambivalent. While they might have shown some level of tolerance or respect at times, both also supported policies that led to the displacement and suffering of Native American peoples. Jefferson, for instance, advocated for the assimilation of Native Americans into American society but also supported the idea of their removal to lands west of the Mississippi River to make way for American expansion. Jackson, on the other hand, is infamously known for his role in the Indian Removal Act of 1830, which directly led to the Trail of Tears, a series of forced relocations of Native American nations from their ancestral homelands.

Question 6

How did the growth of democracy in the 1820s and 1830s change American society?&#10;A) Americans assumed that the rich and well-born were the natural leaders of the community.&#10;B) An increase in deference meant that self-made men faced hostility and scorn.&#10;C) Economic equality became part of the mainstream agenda.&#10;D) Politicians had to win over public opinion before making major decisions.&#10;E) The gap between the rich and the poor decreased significantly.

Accepted Answer

The growth of democracy during this period emphasized the importance of public opinion in political decision-making, leading politicians to seek broader support from the electorate.

Question 7

How does Jackson's interpretation of the &#34;spoils system&#34; compare to contemporary interpretations of it?&#10;A) Unlike Jackson, today's politicians refuse to use this practice.&#10;B) Unlike Jackson, today's politicians are not permitted to use this practice.&#10;C) Like Jackson, today's politicians use it sparingly and secretly.&#10;D) Unlike Jackson, modern presidents are not free to reward their supporters in this way.&#10;E) Unlike Jackson, today's politicians do not believe that a &#34;chosen few&#34; qualify for public duty.

Accepted Answer

Modern presidents are restricted by civil service laws and merit-based systems, which limit their ability to reward supporters with government positions as freely as Jackson did.

Deck 10: The Triumph of White Mens Democracy, 1824-1840