Andrew Jackson Lesson

Multiple Choice

What was the "corrupt bargain"? 

• An illegal deal Andrew Jackson made with Native Americans to sign a petition to sign away their land. 
• A forged document that Andrew Jackson used to help close the banks. 
• An agreement between Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams that resulted in a Presidential victory for Adams and Secretary of State for Clay. 

• A deal that Henry Clay made to keep a balance of power between free and slave states. 

Multiple Choice

What role did the "common man" play in Andrew Jackson's election campaigns?

• They were largely ignored

• They were the primary focus of his campaigns

• They were only targeted in the South

• They were considered important but not crucial

Multiple Choice

Which conclusion is best supported by the information in the charts?

• Women secured the right to vote in federal elections after 1824.

• The repeal of property restrictions allowed more adult men to vote by 1828.

• Many states began extending voting rights to free blacks after 1820.

• The influence of political parties diminished during the 1820s.

Multiple Choice

Jackson used the spoils system when he was elected president in 1828. However, many perceived (believed) these to be unqualified. What practice reinforced that perception?

• The public voting for candidates based on religious affiliations.
• The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions.
• The federal government recruiting volunteers to serve abroad as ambassadors.

Multiple Choice

What were Jackson's main arguments against the National Bank?

• It only helped the wealthy

• It helped common people

• It promoted democracy

• It was beneficial for all businesses

Multiple Choice

What were the consequences of Jackson's actions regarding the National Bank?

• It failed

• Inflation decreased

• The National Bank thrived

• People paid with paper money

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a tariff, such as a protective tariff?

• to decrease the prices of imported goods to a country, so people can buy what they need for the lowest cost

• to increase the prices of exported goods so a country's businesses are less likely to send their products to other nations

• to decrease the prices of exported goods so people in other countries will buy the foreign nation's product over one from their country.

• to increase the prices of imported goods and protect a country's industries from foreign competition

Multiple Select

What were the reasons the South opposed tariffs?

• They had many factories

• It increased the price of manufactured goods

• It increased the price of cotton

• They felt it was unfair

Multiple Choice

What was the main constitutional issue during the Nullification Crisis?

• States' rights vs. federal power

• Taxation without representation

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

Multiple Choice

What was Jackson's position regarding the tariff and nullification?

• Supported the tariff

• Opposed nullification

• Believed federal law was supreme

• All of the above

Multiple Select

What were the two main reasons for the removal of the Cherokee people?

• White settlers wanted to move west

• Gold was discovered on Cherokee land

• Georgia wanted to expand its territory

• Government wanted to maintain peace

Multiple Choice

What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v. Georgia regarding the jurisdiction over Cherokee lands?

• Georgia had jurisdiction over Cherokee lands

• Cherokee Nation was sovereign

• Georgia's actions were constitutional

• Cherokee Nation had no rights

Multiple Choice

What were some of the harsh conditions faced by the Cherokee during the Trail of Tears?

• Winter weather

• Lack of food

• No blankets or shoes

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What was the "Trail of Tears"?

• A journey of hope

• A forced removal of Native Americans

• A celebration of culture

• A military strategy