Much to Jefferson’s chagrin, the chief justice of the Supreme Court throughout Jefferson’s administration was his cousin and political enemy,

a. John Jay.
b. John Marshall.
c. James Madison.
d. Alexander Hamilton.
e. Aaron Burr.


ANS: B

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a. had a reputation for experience in foreign relations. b. indicated he would pursue the policies of his predecessors. c. was committed to material self-interest as the guiding principle of American foreign policy. d. admitted he had little interest in or paid much attention to foreign relations. e. none of these choices.

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Which of the following southern states was the first to secede from the Union?

A) Kentucky B) Virginia C) Alabama D) South Carolina E) North Carolina

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The Committee of Public Safety's levée en masse was a __________

A) tax on all property B) rule for democratic elections C) vote to execute the king D) national draft

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