Unit 6: Age of Jackson Practice Test

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Which event caused the Democratic-Republican Party to split into two separate parties?

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The Election of 1824

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Southerners felt they had the right to ignore laws passed by the federal government if it violated their states’ rights. Which of the following events best illustrates that action? Indian Removal Act, Nullification Crisis, Spoil System, Panic of 1837

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Nullification Crisis

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Why were southern representatives against high protective tariffs?

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Protective tariffs created potential trade issues with European countries.

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Andrew Jackson and the Democratic party was against the National Bank because - The bank favors the wealthy and did not loan to the common man

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The bank favors the wealthy and did not loan to the common man

Front

The shaded area on this map was significant during which event?

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Trail of Tears

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Why were the groups identified in this list forced to move during Jackson’s presidency?

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Americans’ desire to gain land for farming and ability to search for gold.

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The spoils system resulted in –

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elected officials rewarding their supporters with government jobs.

Front

Which of the following best completes this diagram? Neutrality Proclamation issued, Purchase of Louisiana, Increased industrialization, Expansion of suffrage

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Expansion of suffrage

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What constitutional issue led to the Nullification Crisis of 1832? Options: Do courts have the power to rule on the constitutionality of state laws? Does the president have the authority to use the military to enforce the law? Does the federal government have the authority to enact laws regarding slavery? Do states have the power to declare a federal law unconstitutional?

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Do states have the power to declare a federal law unconstitutional?

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What factor best explains the change in voters between the elections of 1824 and 1828? Options: Former slaves were emancipated and allowed to vote. An amendment was enacted ending voting fees. Women were given the right to vote. Many states had put an end to property qualifications.

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Many states had put an end to property qualifications.