Indian Removal, the Bank War & the Nullification Crisis

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes Andrew Jackson's approach to the presidency?

• He believed in a weak presidency and rarely used his powers.

• He believed in a strong presidency and frequently used the veto.

• He always followed Congress and the courts without question.

• He avoided making decisions on major issues.

Multiple Choice

Why were the Five Civilized Tribes called that?

• Their military strength.

• Their isolation from other groups.

• They adopted European-American customs and practices.

• They rejected all foreign influences.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a practice adopted by the Cherokee Nation by the 1820s?

• Written language

• Republican government

• American-style farming

• Industrial manufacturing

Multiple Select

Which of the following actions did the Indian Removal Act authorize?

• Negotiating treaties to exchange Native American lands

• Setting aside land in present-day Oklahoma

• Appropriating $500,000 for the removal process

• Granting citizenship to Native Americans

Multiple Choice

Many of the treaties made under the Indian Removal Act were agreed to by the tribes under what conditions?

• Negotiated in good faith without threats.
• Voluntary agreements with no external influence.
• Coercion and pressure, often with promises of compensation or land.
• Signed under favorable terms and conditions.

Multiple Choice

Under Cherokee Nation v. Georgia, could the Cherokee sue Georgia directly in the Supreme Court as a foreign nation?

• Yes, the Supreme Court accepted the case

• No, the Supreme Court declined to hear the case

• Yes, but only with federal approval

• No, because the Cherokee were considered U.S. citizens

Multiple Choice

Approximately ___ Cherokee died from exposure, disease, and starvation during the Trail of Tears.

• 4000
• 8000
• 6000
• 2000

Open Ended

What does the map of Indian Removal suggest about whether Indian Removal was a single event or a long-term federal policy?

Use at least two observations or patterns from the map to support your answer.

Open Ended

Explain how the Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) influenced the debate over the Second Bank of the United States.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a reason why Andrew Jackson opposed the Second Bank of the United States?

• He believed it concentrated wealth in the hands of Eastern elites.

• He thought it favored merchants over farmers and the 'common man.'

• He believed it provided a stable national currency.

• He distrusted all banks.

Multiple Choice

What action did Jackson take after Congress passed the recharter bill for the Second Bank of the United States in 1832?

• He signed the bill into law.

• He ignored the bill.

• He vetoed the bill, calling it unconstitutional and un-American.

• He asked the Supreme Court to review the bill.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were consequences of the Bank War?

• Expanded executive power

• Economic instability

• Political realignment

• Immediate economic prosperity

Multiple Choice

How did Jackson set a precedent for presidents challenging judicial authority?

• Jackson upheld all Supreme Court decisions without question.
• Jackson expanded the power of the judiciary over the executive branch.
• Jackson refused to enforce Supreme Court rulings, asserting executive authority over judicial decisions.

• Jackson frequently consulted the Supreme Court before making decisions.

Multiple Choice

How did the economic differences between the North and South contribute to sectionalism during the Tariff of Abominations debate?

• Industry versus agriculture, intensified sectionalism during the Tariff of Abominations debate.

• The North's reliance on agriculture led to unity with the South during the debate.
• Economic similarities between the regions reduced tensions during the Tariff discussions.
• The South's industrial growth created a shared interest with the North in tariffs.

Multiple Choice

How did the 10th Amendment play a major role in the Nullification Crisis?

• The 10th Amendment supported states' rights, which fueled the Nullification Crisis.
• The 10th Amendment promoted federal authority, which intensified the conflict.
• The 10th Amendment had no impact on the Nullification Crisis whatsoever.
• The 10th Amendment limited federal power, which eased tensions during the crisis.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes John C. Calhoun's argument in the South Carolina Exposition and Protest of 1828?

• The federal government has unlimited power over the states.

• States created the federal government and can declare its laws null and void if it exceeds its powers.

• The Constitution gives Congress the right to impose any law it wishes.

• States must always obey federal laws, regardless of their content.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events occurred during the Nullification Crisis of 1832–1833?

• South Carolina accepted the tariffs without protest.

• Jackson supported South Carolina's right to nullify federal laws.

• Congress passed the Force Bill and a Compromise Tariff.

• The Supreme Court ruled in favor of South Carolina.

Multiple Select

Why did the Nullification Crisis foreshadow the Civil War? Select ALL that apply.

• It established a precedent for states using nullification and threats of secession to resist federal authority.

• It resolved all tensions between the North and South.

• It showed that the underlying issue was slavery, not just tariffs.

• It proved that the federal government would always allow states to reject federal laws.

Multiple Choice

How did the Nullification Crisis foreshadow the Civil War?

• The Nullification Crisis resolved tensions between states and the federal government, preventing future conflicts.
• The Nullification Crisis had no impact on the relationship between states and the federal government.
• The Nullification Crisis strengthened federal authority, leading to a more unified nation.
• The Nullification Crisis foreshadowed the Civil War by exposing the conflict between state rights and federal authority, highlighting regional tensions that would escalate into war.