Trial of Andrew Jackson

Multiple Choice

What are the charges against Andrew Jackson in this case?

• Abuse of the Constitution

• Crimes against Humanity

• Both

• None

Multiple Select

What are the key differences between Jeffersonian and Jacksonian democracy?

• Jeffersonian emphasizes legislative supremacy

• Jacksonian emphasizes executive supremacy

• Jeffersonian supports agrarian virtue

• Jacksonian supports natural aristocracy

Multiple Choice

What was the main evidence against Jackson regarding the Spoils System?

• He fired 10% of federal employees

• He relied on the Kitchen Cabinet

• He appointed unqualified friends

• He created a corrupt elite

Multiple Choice

What was the main conflict described in the Bank War?

• The Second Bank controlled national currency

• The Bank was publicly owned

• Henry Clay supported the Bank

• Jackson favored the Bank

Multiple Choice

What were the main arguments presented by the prosecution and defense regarding the Bank during the Bank War?

• The Bank provided stability vs. The Bank was a monopoly

• The Bank helped the rich vs. The Bank helped the poor

• Jackson's veto was justified vs. Jackson's veto was unjustified

• The outcome was beneficial vs. The outcome was detrimental

Multiple Choice

What does the imagery in the depiction of King Andrew the First suggest about his rule?

• Democracy and freedom

• Monarchy and absolute rule

• Federalism and equality

• Anarchy and chaos

Multiple Choice

What was the response of President Jackson to the nullification crisis in South Carolina?

• He supported the secession

• He denounced nullification as treason

• He ignored the situation

• He called for a national referendum

Multiple Choice

What was the ruling in the case of Worcester v. Georgia regarding the Cherokee nation?

• The Cherokee were a sovereign nation

• Georgia laws applied to the Cherokee

• The ruling was ignored by the Executive branch

• The Cherokee were required to leave their land

Multiple Choice

What were the estimated numbers of Cherokee forced from their homes and the deaths that occurred during the Trail of Tears?

• 16,000 Cherokee forced from homes

• 4,000 deaths from cold, hunger, and disease

• Both of the above

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

What does Andrew Jackson's statement imply about the rights of the members of society?

• They should remain silent

• They have a right to complain

• They should support the government

• They have no rights

Multiple Choice

What were the main arguments presented in defense of Andrew Jackson's presidency?

• Founded the modern Democratic Party

• Executed Indian Removal

• Destabilized the economy

• Established the President as the direct representative of the people

Open Ended

Did Andrew Jackson protect the people, or did he become 'King Andrew'?

Poll

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