Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson

Multiple Choice

Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs became known as

• the spoils system.

• Jacksonian democracy.

• mudslinging.

• a corrupt bargain.

Multiple Choice

What effect did the Tariff of Abominations have on America under Andrew Jackson?

• fostered the nation's hatred of British companies

• Caused North to stop trading with South

• fueled growing sectional differences within the country

• favored the South's agriculture-based economy

Multiple Choice

The Nullification Crisis was triggered by strong opposition to the

• Force Bill.

• Indian Removal Act.

• Tariff of Abominations.

• Bank of the United States.

Multiple Choice

Why did Southerners oppose tariffs in  the early 1800s?

• decreased the price of goods they needed
• angered their European trading partners
• benefited only northern merchants
• were higher in the South than in the North

Multiple Choice

Which term is connected with a state quitting the United States?

• Nullification
• Annexation
• Manifest Destiny
• Secession

Multiple Choice

What does the Indian Removal Act do?

• Pushes all Native Americans into Florida

• Allows Georgia to use Native Americans as slaves

• Enacts the policy of assimilation

• Moves Native Americans west beyond the Mississippi River

Multiple Choice

Which group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy?

• the rich and well-born
• Native Americans
• the common people
• states' rights supporters

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the “Trail of Tears” is accurate?

• President Andrew Jackson opposed the removal of the Cherokee Indians from Georgia.
• Large numbers of Cherokee were forced to relocate during the winter months.
• Chief Justice John Marshall ordered the Cherokee Indians to move westwards.
• The Cherokee were moved because they lacked a written alphabet.