Lilyled better Vs Good year

The first bill President Obama signed into law his first year in office was, to my
great pride, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. During his final year in office, it is
my hope that we can witness a new spate of progress on equal pay for women.
The act that bears my name was a step forward for women, families, and the
bedrock American values of fairness and equality. Yet on its seven-year
anniversary, we still have a gender gap on wages. State legislators and advocates
from around the country are launching a "week of action" to draw attention to
that gap and how it can be closed.
When I learned that I had been paid significantly less than my male counterparts
at the Goodyear plant in Gadsen, Ala., I filed a federal civil rights lawsuit. Yet in
its 2007 Ledbetter v. Goodyear ruling, the Supreme Court ruled against me
because I filed my challenge long after the 180-day statute of limitations had
ended. Because of the way the law was written, it didn't matter that I was
unaware of the wage discrimination during that time window.
Two years later, my namesake law restored basic fairness and protections against
pay discrimination by clarifying that the wronged employee has 180 days to
challenge any paycheck that reflects unequal pay for equal work not just the first
one. This was a major win for women and, I hoped, a precursor of additional
progress towards closing the wage gap.
Unfortunately, women still make just 79 cents for every dollar paid to their male
counterparts, while African-American women make only 60 cents for every
dollar white men make and Latina women make only 55 cents. Today, two of
every three American women are the sole or equal breadwinners in their
families. Yet the workplace and many public policies still haven't caught up with
today's America. It's time that finally changed. To root out pay discrimination,
Congress should pass the longoverdue Paycheck Fairness Act, updating and
strengthening our equal pay laws. In the meantime, however, state legislatures
present some of the greatest opportunities to advance the cause of equal pay.
This week, lawmakers in more than 20 states are introducing and highlighting
proposals that could help close the wage gap. While equal pay laws are on the
books in 46 states and the District of Columbia, in almost every state there is
more work to do to ensure that pay discrimination is relegated to the past.
Among the policy ideas under discussion at the state level are measures that
would ensure women are paid as much as men when their job duties are largely
the same; bolster salary transparency by, for instance, ending employer rules that
prevent workers from sharing pay information with one another prohibit
employers from requiring a job candidate to provide salary history, as reliance
on past salary can mean pay discrimination is carried forward from job to job;
and require that employers list a salary range in job postings, so women can
avoid selling themselves short in salary negotiations.
States are also exploring policies to strengthen enforcement and increase
penalties when companies do discriminate. These policies would empower state
labor commissioners and regulatory agencies to better enforce the equal pay
laws on the books. Keeping the price of discrimination high is a powerful
incentive for employers to prevent pay discrimination from happening in the
first place.
None of these proposals standing alone will end the wage gap. But taken
together, they provide a comprehensive approach that will produce meaningful
advances toward ending pay discrimination. Achieving that long-awaited goal
and closing the wage gap would be a win for women and an economic boon for
the country as a whole, pumping nearly $450 billion into the American
economy.
During that bill signing ceremony on Jan. 29, 2009, Obama called the new law
"only the beginning" and said that "it's up to us to continue this work." It's time
to live up to those hopeful words and take the next steps in our long march
towards equal pay for equal work.
1. What is the significance of Lilly Ledbetter's law?
a) It restored basic fairness and protections against pay discrimination.
b) It established the wage gap between men and women.
c) It required job candidates to provide salary history.
d) It prohibited workers from sharing pay information.
2. What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case involving Lilly Ledbetter
and Goodyear?
a) The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Lilly Ledbetter.
b) The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Goodyear.
c) The Supreme Court ruled that the statute of limitations had expired.
d) The Supreme Court ruled that pay discrimination was illegal.

3. What is the main idea of the passage?

a) The need for progress on equal pay for women and proposed state-level
policies.
b) The significance of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.
c) The wage gap and its impact on women.
d) The importance of salary transparency in the workplace.

4. What can be inferred from the passage?

a) The wage gap affects women of all races equally.
b) The Paycheck Fairness Act has been passed by Congress.
c) State legislatures have a significant role in advancing equal pay.
d) The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act completely closed the wage gap.

5. What is the conclusion drawn in the passage?

a) Paycheck Fairness Act is the only solution to end pay discrimination.
b) The wage gap can only be closed through federal legislation.
c) A comprehensive approach of various policies can help in ending pay
discrimination.
d) The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act has failed to make any progress.
6. What is the generalization made in the passage?
a) Pay discrimination is a thing of the past in the United States.
b) State legislatures are not actively involved in addressing the wage gap.
c) The wage gap affects women of all ethnicities equally.
d) Equal pay laws in most states require further improvements.

7. What is the main idea of the passage?

a) The importance of salary negotiation for women in the workplace.
b) The need for Congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act.
c) The economic benefits of closing the wage gap.
d) The persistence of the gender wage gap and proposed state-level actions.

8. What can be inferred from the passage?

a) The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act has completely closed the wage gap.
b) Women are more likely to be the sole breadwinners in their families.
c) State legislators have not taken any actions to address the wage gap.
d) Salary transparency is already well-established in the workplace.

William Taverner
It takes a strong woman to make any sort of success of living in the West, and
Hester undoubtedly was that When people spoke of William Tavener as the most
prosperous farmer in McPherson County, they usually added that his wife was a
"good manager. She was an executive woman, quick of tongue and something of
an imperatrix, The only reason her husband did not consult her about his
business was that she did not wait to be consulted.
It would have been quite impossible for one man, within the limited sphere of
human action, to follow all Hester's advice, but in the end William usually acted
upon some of her suggestions. When she incessantly denounced the
"shiftlessness" of letting a new threshing machine stand unprotected in the open,
he eventually built a shed for it. When she sniffed contemptuously at his notion
of fencing a hog corral with sod walls, he made a spiritless beginning on the
structure merely to show his temper," as she put it but in the end he went off
quietly to town and bought enough barbed wire to complete the fence. When the
first heavy rains came on, and the pigs rooted down the sod wall and made little
paths all over it to facilitate their ascent, he heard his wife relate with relish the
story of the little pig that built a mud house, to the minister at the dinner table,
and William's gravity never relaxed for an instant. Silence, indeed, was
William's refuge and his strength
William set his boys a wholesome example to respect their mother. People who
knew him very well suspected that he even admired her. He was a hard man
towards his neighbors, and even towards his sons; grasping, determined and
ambitious.
There was an occasional blue day about the house when William went over the
store bills, but he never objected to items relating to his wife's gowns or bonnets.
So it came about that many of the foolish, unnecessary little things that Hester
bought for boys, she had charged to her personal account.
One spring night Hester sat in a rocking chair by the sitting room window,
darning socks. She rocked violently and sent her long needle vigorously back
and forth over her gourd, and it took only a very casual glance to see that she
was wrought up over something. William sat on the other side of the table
reading his farm paper. If he had noticed his wife's agitation, his calm,
clean-shaven face betrayed no sign of concern. He must have noticed the
sarcastic turn of her remarks at the supper table, and he must have noticed the
moody silence of the older boys as they ate. When supper was but half over little
Billy, the youngest, had suddenly pushed back his plate and slipped away from
the table, manfully trying to swallow a sob. But William Tavener never heeded
ominous forecasts in the domestic horizon, and he never looked for a storm until
it broke.
After supper the boys had gone to the pond under the willows in the big cattle
corral, to get rid of the dust of plowing. Hester could hear an occasional splash
and a laugh ringing clear through the stillness of the night, as she sat by the open
window. She sat silent for almost an hour reviewing in her mind many plans of
attack. But she was too vigorous a woman to be much of a strategist, and she
usually came to her point with directness. At last she cut her thread and
suddenly put her darning down, saying emphatically:
"William, I don't think it would hurt you to let the boys go to that circus in town
tomorrow." William continued to read his farm paper, but it was not Hester's
custom to wait for an answer. She usually divined his arguments and assailed
them one by one before he uttered them.
"You've been short of hands all summer, and you've worked the boys hard, and a
man ought use his own flesh and blood as well as he does his hired hands. We're
plenty able to afford it, and its little enough our boys ever spend. I don't see how
you can expect to be steady and hard workin', unless you encourage a little. I
never could see much harm in circuses, and our boys have never been to one.
Oh, I know Jim Howley's boys get drunk an' carry on when they go, but our
boys ain't that sort, an' you know it, William. The animals are real Instructive,
an' our boys don't get to see much out here on the prairie. It was different where
we were raised, but the boys have got no advantages here, an' if you don't take
care, they'll grow up to be greenhorns."
Hester paused a moment, and William folded up his paper, but vouchsafed no
remark. His sisters in Virginia had often said that only a quiet man like William
could ever have lived with Hester Perkins. Secretly, William was rather proud of
his wife's "gift of speech," and of the fact that she could talk in prayer meeting
as fluently as a man. He confined his own efforts in that line to a brief prayer at
Covenant meetings.
Hester shook out another sock and went on.
"Nobody was ever hurt by goin" to a circus. Why, law me! I remember I went to
one myself once, when I was little.I had most forgot about it. It was over at
Pewtown, an' I remember how I had set my heart on going. I don't think I'd ever
forgiven my father if he hadn't taken me, though that red clay road was in a
frightful way after the rain. I mind they had an elephant and six pol parrots, an' a
Rocky Mountain lion, an' a cage of monkeys, an' two camels. My!but they were
a sight to me then!
Hester dropped the black sock and shook her head and smiled at the recollection.
She was not expecting anything from William yet, and she was fairly startled
when he said gravely, in much the same tone in which he announced the hymns
in prayer meeting:
"No, there was only one camel. The other was a dromedary." "Why, William,
how come you to know?" William folded his paper and answered with some
hesitation, "I was there, too."
9. What is the main theme of the passage?
a) The challenges of living in the West
b) The relationship between William and Hester
c) The importance of effective communication in marriage
d) The influence of societal expectations on women

10.What does the passage suggest about Hester's personality?

a) She is submissive and passive.
b) She is assertive and outspoken.
c) She is indifferent and apathetic.
d) She is reserved and introverted.
11. How does William generally respond to Hester's suggestions?
a) He immediately acts upon all of her suggestions.
b) He ignores her suggestions completely.
c) He reluctantly follows some of her suggestions.
d) He seeks her advice before making any decisions.

12. How does William treat his wife in comparison to his neighbors and sons?
a) He is more respectful and considerate towards her.
b) He is equally hard and demanding towards everyone.
c) He is distant and indifferent towards her.
d) He shows favoritism towards his neighbors and sons.

13. What can be inferred about Hester's spending habits?

a) She is extravagant and irresponsible with money.
b) She only buys necessary items for the family.
c) She often charges unnecessary purchases to her personal account.
d) She is frugal and cautious with her spending.

14. How does Hester usually approach discussions or conflicts with William?
a) She employs strategic planning and manipulation.
b) She confronts him directly and expresses her thoughts openly.
c) She avoids confrontation and remains silent.
d) She seeks advice from others before addressing issues.

15. What can be inferred about William's reaction to Hester's agitation during
the spring night?
a) He is oblivious to her emotions and concerns.
b) He immediately addresses her concerns and offers reassurance.
c) He becomes defensive and argumentative.
d) He remains calm and composed without showing concern.

16. How does Hester spend her time while contemplating her plans?
a) She engages in strategic thinking and careful planning.
b) She seeks advice from friends and family members.
c) She engages in activities that help her relax and unwind.
d) She reviews her plans but lacks strategic thinking skills.
17. Which statement best describes the relationship between William and
Hester?
a) They have a harmonious and supportive relationship.
b) They have a confrontational and contentious relationship.
c) They have a distant and disconnected relationship.
d) They have an unequal power dynamic with Hester dominating.
18. How does William typically respond to Hester's remarks or suggestions?
a) He engages in open dialogue and discusses the issues.
b) He becomes defensive and attempts to justify his actions.
c) He ignores her remarks and continues with his activities.
d) He responds with anger and aggression.

Christmas message
Shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, Churchill
went to Washington with his chiefs of staff to meet President Roosevelt and the
American military leaders and coordinate plans for the defeat of the common
enemy. On Christmas Eve Churchill broadcast to the world from the White
House on the 20th annual observation of the lighting of the community
Christmas tree.

I spend this anniversary and festival far from my country, far from my family,
yet I cannot truthfully say that I feel far from home. Whether it be the ties of
blood on my mother's side, or the friendships I have developed here over many
years of active life, or the commanding sentiment of comradeship in the
common cause of great peoples who speak the same language, who kneel at the
same altars and, to a very large extent, pursue the same ideals, I cannot feel
myself a stranger here in the centre and at the summit of the United States. I feel
a sense of unity and fraternal association which, added to the kindliness of your
welcome, convinces me that I have a right to sit at your fireside and share your
Christmas joys.
This is a strange Christmas Eve. Almost the whole world is locked in deadly
struggle, and, with the most terrible weapons which science can devise, the
nations advance upon each this Christmastide if t no other. Ill would it be for us
we were not sure that no greed for the land or wealth of any other people, no no
morbid lust for material gain at the expense vulgar ambition, of others, had led
us to the heid. Here, nune midst of war, raging and roaring over all the Over ail
the lands and seas, creeping nearer to our hearts and homes, here, amid all the
tumult, we have and nomes, here, ami tonight the peace of the spirit in each on
cottage home and in every generous heart. Therefore emay cast aside for this
night at least the cares and dangers which beset us, and make for evening of
happiness in a world the children storm. Here, then, for one night only, each
home throughout the English-speaking world should be a brightly-lighted island
of happiness and peace. Let the children have their night of fun and laughter. Let
the gifts of Father Christmas delight their play. Let us grown-ups share to the
full in their unstinted pleasures before we turn again to the stern task and the
formidable years that lie before us, resolved that, by our sacrifice and daring,
these same children shall not be robbed of their inheritance or denied their right
to live in a free and decent world. And so, in God's mercy, a happy Christmas to
you all.
19. What is the main idea of the passage?
a) Winston Churchill's visit to the United States during World War II
b) The importance of unity and fraternity during times of war
c) Churchill's Christmas message to the world
d) The significance of the lighting of the community Christmas tree
20. What does Churchill mean when he says he cannot feel himself a stranger in
the United States?
a) He has family ties in the United States.
b) He has developed friendships in the United States.
c) He shares a common language and ideals with the United States.
d) All of the above.

21.What does Churchill refer to as the "common cause"?

a) The defeat of the common enemy
b) The observation of the lighting of the Christmas tree
c) The unity and fraternity among English-speaking nations
d) The pursuit of material gain at the expense of others
22. According to Churchill, what is the significance of Christmas Eve during
wartime?
a) It is a time of joy and unity amidst the struggle.
b) It marks a respite from the conflicts and a return to peace.
c) It is a reminder of the sacrifices made during the war.
d) It represents the global celebration of Christmas.

23. What does Churchill urge people to do on Christmas Eve?

a) Engage in acts of generosity and kindness.
b) Cast aside their worries and dangers for the night.
c) Reflect on the sacrifices made during the war.
d) Join in the worldwide celebration of Christmas.
24. How does Churchill view the children's role in the Christmas celebrations?
a) They should be protected from the harsh realities of war.
b) They should be allowed to enjoy their night of fun and laughter.
c) They should be educated about the significance of the war.
d) They should be prepared for the formidable years ahead.

25. What is Churchill's hope for the future?

a) That children will inherit a world free and decent world.
b) That the war will soon come to an end.
c) That unity and fraternity will prevail among nations.
d) That the spirit of peace will overcome the conflicts.

26. What is the tone of Churchill's Christmas message?

a) Reflective and solemn
b) Hopeful and optimistic
c) Resolute and determined
d) Nostalgic and regretful

27. What is the relationship between the lighting of the community Christmas
tree and Churchill's message?
a) The lighting of the tree symbolizes unity and peace.
b) The lighting of the tree serves as a backdrop for Churchill's broadcast.
c) The lighting of the tree is a tradition that Churchill acknowledges.
d) The lighting of the tree represents the global celebration of Christmas.
28. Which sentence best summarizes the passage?
a) Churchill visits the United States during World War II and delivers a
Christmas message.
b) Churchill expresses unity and fraternity with the United States in his
Christmas message.
c) Churchill urges people to cast aside their worries and enjoy the Christmas
festivities.
d) Churchill emphasizes the importance of defeating the common enemy during
the war.

Ocean waves
Advantages and Disadvantages of Wave Power Our world's oceans cover
approximately 70% of our planet, and its waves contain powerful energy! This
wave energy has great potential to provide humanity with a renewable energy
source that could help humanity transition to a sustainable energy future.
However, actually being able to harness that energy is proving to be more
challenging than it might seem. The following are many of the advantages and
disadvantages of using wave power as an energy source.
Advantages of wave power
-Clean and green Because it uses only the energy of ocean waves. Wave energy
does not produce greenhouse gases or other pollutants like fossil fuels do. -
Renewable and reliable Waves are a material that cannof be used up like other
conventional forms of energy such as oil, natural gas, and coal, and We Won't
run out of waves any time soon. Waves Will continue to hit coastlines
worldwide and therefore, they can serve as a reliable source of energy.
- Worldwide potential With an estimated worldwide electricity generating
potential of 2 terawatts (TW) from waves. There are many opportunities to
develop this technology into one of many resources for our renewable energy
future. Advantages of wave power Ocean Wave 24"*
- Efficient energy production The energy density of waves along shorelines is
approximately 30-40 kW/m of waves, and further out into the ocean. Most
waves can generate 100 kW/meter of electricity. Less than v2 mile2 of ocean has
the potential to generate more than 30 MW of power. Which is enough energy to
power 20.000 British homes.
- Can be built offshore While wave energy devices can be built near shorelines.
They can also be built offshore, which reduces shoreline conflicts of use such as
recreation and fishing.
-Low operation costs Once they have been built. Wave energy devices can be
free to operate by themselves, unless the equipment malfunctions or damage
occurs. - Low operation costs Once they have been built, wave energy devices
can be free to operate by themselves, unless the equipment malfunctions or
damage occurs.
- Minimum visual impact wave energy device can be installed to be mostly or
entirely submerged beneath the water. The device can be installed far enough
from shore to allow for minimal visual impact.
- No fuel cost Because wave energy uses no fuel, this dramatically lowers the
cost of device operation.
-No pollution or death Unlike oil spills and pollution and death from fossil fuels
like coal. There is virtually no pollution from the generation of electricity from
waves.
-Size advantage Wave energy devices can be tailored to meet electricity demand,
and therefore can be manufactured at different sizes that are appropriate for each
location. In contrast, fossil fuels generally require large facilities in order to
produce electricity.
Disadvantages of wave power
-Current high cost of investment Because wave energy is still in the
developmental stage. It is very costly to build wave devices. As the technology
improves and the demand for renewable energy technologies increases. The
costs of investment and construction of wave energy technology are expected to
decrease.
-Maintenance and Weather effects Equipment that is exposed to rugged oceanic
conditions 24/7 can lead to damage to wave equipment and to corrosion from
salty seawater requiring maintenance. Oceanic storms such as hurricanes are
particularly damaging to wave equipment. Disadvantages of wave power
-Marine life impacts Marine life may be harmed or displaced or their habitats
negatively impacted by the construction of wave energy devices. - Reduced sea
usage The physical presence of wave energy device 'farms" could potentially
reduce the size of shipping channels. As Well as opportunities for recreation and
fishing.
- few implemented Thus far. Only a few pilot wave energy projects have been
constructed globally. Further research is necessary to determine the the lifespan
of the equipment. The associated costs with running the devices, and the impacts
of these machines on both human and marine life - Noise Constantly running
wave energy devices can be much noisier than waves are naturally, and this
could potentially be disruptive to both humans and sea life living near these
devices. Slow technology improvements Wave energy has been developing since
the 1300s, and yet it is still a nascent technology that needs to be more fully
developed. This slow development is an impediment to investment in this type
of renewable energy.
- Difficult to transmit wave energy If is currently very challenging to transport
ocean wave-generated electricity long distances to where it will be consumed
inland. - Visual impacts For those people living near ocean shorelines. Some
types of wave energy devices can be unsightly and interfere with ocean views.
Conclusion There is great potential (or wave energy to become a major
renewable energy source in the future. Future research and development is
needed to improve the technology and durability of the equipment. As Well As
to identify, reduce, and potentially mitigate the negative impacts that this
technology has on marine life and the human use and enjoyment of the sea.
29. Which of the following best describes the main idea of the passage?
A) The advantages and disadvantages of wave power as an energy source.
B) The potential of wave energy to provide a renewable energy source.
C) The challenges in harnessing wave energy.
D) The need for further research and development in wave energy technology.

30. Based on the passage, which of the following is an inference?

A) Wave energy devices are less efficient than conventional forms of energy.
B) Wave energy has the potential to meet a significant portion of global
electricity needs.
C) Wave energy devices are not suitable for installation near shorelines.
D) Wave energy is a completely mature and widely implemented technology.

31. What is the relationship between the advantages and disadvantages discussed
in the passage?
A) The disadvantages outweigh the advantages.
B) The advantages and disadvantages are unrelated.
C) The advantages and disadvantages are presented in a balanced manner.
D) The advantages are discussed first, followed by the disadvantages.

32.Which text structure is used in the passage?

A) Cause and effect
B) Compare and contrast
C) Problem and solution
D) Chronological order

33.Based on the passage, what does the term "nascent" mean?

A) Developed and mature
B) Harmful and destructive
C) Small and insignificant
D) Emerging and early stage

34.What is the purpose of the passage?

A) To advocate for the immediate implementation of wave energy technology
B) To present a balanced assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of
wave power
C) To discourage the use of wave energy as a renewable energy source
D) To promote further research and development in wave energy technology

35.What is the tone of the passage?

A) Optimistic and enthusiastic
B) Critical and skeptical
C) Indifferent and neutral
D) Authoritative and commanding

36. Which of the following facts is supported by the passage?

A) Wave energy devices can be built only near shorelines, limiting their
potential
B) Wave energy technology has been extensively researched and developed
since the 1300s
C) The visual impact of wave energy devices is minimal and does not interfere
with ocean views
D) Current wave energy devices are completely free to operate without any
maintenance or costs
37. Which of the following statements best summarizes the passage?
A) Wave energy technology has numerous advantages but is hindered by high
costs and maintenance requirements.
B) Wave energy devices are an unreliable and inefficient source of renewable
energy.
C) The implementation of wave energy technology is essential to combat
climate change and reduce pollution.
D) Wave energy devices are currently widely implemented and have minimal
impact on marine life and human activities.

38. Which of the following is a reasonable inference based on the passage?

A) Wave energy technology will soon surpass conventional energy sources in
terms of efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
B) The worldwide potential of wave energy can solve the global energy crisis
without the need for further research and development.
C) The development and implementation of wave energy technology require
careful consideration of environmental and social impacts.
D) The current state of wave energy technology is sufficient to meet the world's
energy demands.

Jefferson Democracy
Once again, it helps to understand the differences between Hamilton/Federalists
and Jefferson/Republicans when you are going through this material. Jefferson
and the Republicans displaced the Federalists in the White House and in
Congress when Jefferson won the election in 1800 Still, you see continued
wrangling between the Federalists and the Republicans throughout the early
national period (1800-1820s).
Federalists continue to emphasize manufacturing and help to foster the
emergence of industrialization (in keeping with Alexander Hamilton's vision of
economics. So Federalists urge domestic manufacture, immigration, and wage
work rather than agricultural production. These policies tended to favor northern
and middle states but they also meant that southern cash crops and agricultural
products could be sold to wage workers and merchants in the northern regions.
Federalists tend to be from the Northeast and they want to build up the Eastern
seaboard rather than emphasize western settlement concentrating on this region
will help them economically and they also realize that the frontier regions which
necessarily stress will support Jefferson and the Republicans. So it's understood
that the Republicans will gain more power as the western lands are settled.
Well-educated and semi-wealthy son of a land surveyor - had the time and the
money to focus on Enlightenment thought because his income was provided
from plantation and law practice. Jefferson's career in politics can be linked to
the idea of disinterest we've discussed in class, he remained firmly committed to
the goals of a republican democracy. Within the past two years Jefferson's made
the news again as it appears that he is the probable father of at least one of Sally
Hemmings' children.
Jefferson served two terms as president, the whole time professing that what he
really wanted to be was a farmer. Jefferson represented some of the paradoxes of
America - he wrote about freedom, frequently criticized slavery, and helped to
eradicate the external slave trade in 1807-yet he owned over 200 slaves. He
didn't want the government to have a National Bank but he relied on it to finance
the Louisiana Purchase. He talked about state's rights and the need to avoid a
dominant federal government yet he conveniently bypassed Congress in regards
to the Louisiana Purchase. Jefferson valued Native American culture and was
one of the first men involved in archaeological digs of Indian mounds - but he
also encouraged Indian removal to the West and wanted them to become small
farmers. Jefferson lived another 17 years after his presidency and went on to
help design and build UVA. He never returned to Washington after leaving
office in 1808. His presidency is not even listed as an achievement on his
gravestone.
39. Based on the passage, what was one of Thomas Jefferson's beliefs about the
economy?
A) He believed in the importance of domestic manufacturing and
industrialization.
B) He emphasized the need for agricultural production over wage work.
C) He prioritized the interests of the southern cash crop industry.
D) He supported the Federalists' vision of economic development.

40. According to the passage, which political party did Thomas Jefferson belong
to?
A) Federalists
B) Republicans
C) Whigs
D) Democrats

41. What is the order of events regarding the external slave trade and Jefferson's
presidency?
A) Jefferson eradicated the external slave trade and then served two terms as
president.
B) Jefferson served two terms as president and then eradicated the external slave
trade.
C) Jefferson served two terms as president and then owned over 200 slaves.
D) Jefferson owned over 200 slaves and then eradicated the external slave trade.

42. What is the purpose of mentioning Jefferson's career as a land surveyor?

A) To highlight his wealth and privilege
B) To emphasize his commitment to Enlightenment thought
C) To explain his expertise in farming practices
D) To provide background information on his upbringing
43. What is the summary of Thomas Jefferson's stance on Native Americans?
A) He valued Native American culture and actively worked to preserve it.
B) He believed in the removal of Native Americans to the West and their
transition to farming.
C) He was indifferent to Native American rights and culture.
D) He advocated for the equal treatment and integration of Native Americans
into mainstream society.

44. Which vocabulary term refers to the contradictory aspects of Thomas

Jefferson's beliefs and actions?
A) Disinterest
B) Enlightenment
C) Paradoxes
D) Republicanism

45. Which evidence from the passage supports the claim that Jefferson relied on
the National Bank?
A) "Jefferson's career in politics can be linked to the idea of disinterest."
B) "Jefferson represented some of the paradoxes of America."
C) "He didn't want the government to have a National Bank."
D) "He talked about state's rights and the need to avoid a dominant federal
government."

46.What is the purpose of mentioning Jefferson's absence from Washington after

leaving office?
A) To highlight his disinterest in national politics
B) To emphasize his preference for farming over politics
C) To illustrate his dissatisfaction with his presidency
D) To demonstrate his focus on designing and building UVA

47. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?

A) Jefferson's presidency was considered a significant achievement during his
lifetime.
B) Jefferson's income primarily came from his law practice rather than his
plantation.
C) The Federalists' vision of economics favored agricultural production over
manufacturing.
D) Jefferson's commitment to Enlightenment thought influenced his career in
politics.

48. What is the main idea of the passage?

A) Thomas Jefferson's presidency was marked by contradictions and paradoxes.
B) The Federalists and Republicans had ongoing conflicts during the early
national period.
C) Thomas Jefferson's commitment to disinterest shaped his career in politics.
D) Thomas Jefferson's contributions to American society extended beyond his
presidency.