LIVE REVIEW: Andrew Jackson

Multiple Choice

What is Jacksonian Democracy?

• the idea that the common people should control their government
• the political party that supported John Adams in the election of 1828

• the idea that the rich should have the most power

• the nickname Andrew Jackson received in the War of 1812

Multiple Choice

The spoils system gave jobs to whom?

• The most qualified people
• Jackson's Friends
• Republicans
• Native Americans

Open Ended

Explain the concept of the Spoils System under President Andrew Jackson.

Multiple Choice

Jackson was against the Bank of the United States because he believed it only served rich people, and he vetoed the renewal of its charter.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What were the differing perspectives of the North and South regarding the Tariff of Abomination?

• The North supported it

• The South supported it

• Both regions were indifferent

• Neither region supported it

Multiple Choice

What was President Andrew Jackson's view during the Tariff of Abomination?

• He supported states' rights completely

• He was indifferent to states' rights

• He was angry with South Carolina's actions

• He wanted to strengthen state powers

Multiple Choice

To NULLIFY a law means …

• to agree to the law
• to secede.
• to cancel the law.

• to vote on the law.

Multiple Choice

The Nullification Crisis occurred when

• the Supreme Court declared the tariff laws unconstitutional

• Congress refused Jackson's request to repeal the tariff laws.
• South Carolina threatened to secede if the tariff laws were enforced.
• Jackson threatened to make South Carolina leave the Union by force.

Multiple Choice

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case Worcester vs. Georgia regarding Native Americans?

• The court ruled against Native Americans

• The court ruled in favor of the U.S. Government

• The court ruled in favor of Native Americans

• The court did not make a ruling

Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. should protect the Cherokee and their lands in 

• Kentucky
• Tennessee
• Georgia
• Kansas

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act?

• To relocate Native American tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River.

• To provide financial assistance to Native American tribes

• To promote cultural exchange between Native Americans and settlers

• To establish trade routes with European countries

Multiple Choice

Which act led to the Trail of Tears?

• Homestead Act

• Louisiana Purchase

• Indian Removal Act

• Emancipation Proclamation

Multiple Choice

What were the consequences of the Indian Removal Act for the Cherokee people?

• They were allowed to stay in their homeland

• They were forced to move to Oklahoma

• They received compensation from the government

• They were granted citizenship

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