Andrew Jackson

Which of the following best characterizes the Jackson presidency?

• Justice for American Indian groups 
• •Greater democracy for the common man 
• •Wealthy industrialists control domestic policies    

The Second Bank of the United States was controversial because — 

• the President issued an executive order to establish the bank 
• the Constitution does not specifically empower Congress to create a bank 
• the U.S. Treasury alone sets all government monetary polices 

Why did President Andrew Jackson oppose renewing the charter for the Second Bank of the United States? 

• The bank restricted Jackson from raising tariffs. 
• •The bank had too much power over the economy and favored the wealthy.  
• •The bank had corrupt leadership that threatened foreign trade and domestic industries.   •

Which headline could have accompanied the election of Andrew Jackson as president?  

• •A Hero Leads the Republican Party" 
• "As Usual, No Change" 
• •"A Victory for the Common Man"   •

One way suffrage expanded during the Jackson presidency was by — 

• •eliminating property qualifications for voting
• •recognizing a woman’s right to vote 
• extending citizenship to American Indian tribes 

What was the impact of Jackson's attempt to reduce conflicts between American Indians and white settlers during the 1830s?  

• •American Indians were forced to relocate. 
• White settlers were ordered to avoid contact with American Indians. 
• American Indians were granted U.S. citizenship. 

What was a major reason for the federal government’s involvement the relocation of American Indians?

• •To gain access to important rivers
• •To acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources
• •To punish American Indians who were allies of the British

One result of the relocation of American Indian tribes was that they — 

• •remained mostly in Missouri 
• settled beyond the Mississippi River 
• gained far more land than originally occupied 

How was South Carolina’s Nullification Ordinance a defense of states' rights?   —

• •States have the right to consult on federal tariff laws prior to congressional approval. 
• •Federal taxes on imports cannot be imposed if the state considers the actions unconstitutional.
• Foreign powers must be able to negotiate with state governments to gain favorable import prices

The Indian Removal Act was responsible for what event?

• The Relocation of Andrew Jackson to the West
• The break up of Rachel and Andrew
• The removal of native Americans to Oklahoma Territory
• The burning of The White House