Age of Jackson

Multiple Choice

Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from

• the rich and well-born.

• Native Americans.

• the common people.

• states' rights supporters.

Multiple Choice

Why did three times as many people vote i the presidential election of 1828 as voted in 1824?

• By 1828, women had gained the right to vote in some states, while no women could vote in 1824.

• By 1828, voting laws had been changed in most states to give all white men the right to vote.

• The United States had twice as many states in 1828 as it had in 1824.

• The candidates running for president in 1828 were more interesting than those running in 1824.

Multiple Choice

Andrew Jackson was seen as a national hero after defeating the British at what battle?

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Little Big Horn

• Battle of Saratoga

Multiple Choice

What is Jacksonian Democracy?

• the idea that the common people should control their government

• the political party that supported Jackson in the election of 1828

• the notion that the rich and upper class should have the most power

• the nickname Andrew Jackson earned in the War of 1812

Multiple Choice

Andrew Jackson was a member of which political party?

• Whigs

• National Republicans

• Democrats

• Anti-Federalists

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

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 of the following is the best definition for the spoils system?

• a bribe

• choosing the most qualified applicant for the job

• voting for the best candidate to represent the public

• rewarding your supporters with jobs in the government once elected

Multiple Choice

The long walk for many Native Americans who were forced out of their homelands was called the --

• Native Walk

• Trail of Natives

• Trail of Tears

• Removal Trail

Multiple Choice

Which present-day state were most of the Native Americans relocated to during Andrew Jackson's presidency? 

• Oklahoma

• Arkansas

• Texas

• Mississippi

Multiple Choice

Many of his opponents would have agreed with the cartoon’s portrayal of Jackson   Because it suggests that ---

• he was not really the common man that many people thought him to be

• he has used the spoils system to gain wealth and influence in the government

• the executive branch of government became too powerful during his presidency

• the leaders of other countries had too much influence in the American government