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Question 3 • (MACS) 2021 NY-US History CR Summer Quarter 1

Goodwin and Adams were separated by about one hundred years. Why might their opinions about Jackson be different?

Answer

Goodwin clearly disliked Jackson, while Adams admired him.

Goodwin might have felt the excitement of Jackson's presidency, while Adams could look at Jackson more objectively.

Adams did not understand the attitudes of those who lived during Jackson's time, while Goodwin had a much better idea of who Jackson was.

Explanation

Because Goodwin and Adams lived about a century apart, they viewed Jackson from different historical distances. Goodwin may have experienced the excitement and political energy of Jackson’s presidency firsthand, while Adams could assess Jackson with more distance and perspective. This makes B, the choice about excitement versus a more objective view, the best answer.

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