Andrew Jackson Quiz

The movement of the Cherokee to Oklahoma (800 miles) where thousands were moved and many died is known as -

• Trail of Tears
• Spoils System
• Nullification Crisis
• Bleeding Kansas

Why did Jackson veto the bank bill?

• it was unconstitutional and it favored the rich
• it was led by Henry Clay
• he just loved vetoing bills
• the bank was failing

During the 1830's public servants and officials were widely perceived 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
• Legislators awarding government contracts to the lowest bidders

What was the ruling in Worcester v. Georgia?

• in favor of the Cherokee staying in Georgia
• ruled the tariff of 1832 unconstitutional
• in favor of Georgia - the Cherokee must go
• Indian Removal Act ruled unconstitutional

Which shaded state was the main destination of American Indians forced to relocate as part of the Trail of Tears?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Jackson was the start of which political party?

• Whigs
• Democrats
• Republicans
• Federalists

Why did South Carolina threaten to secede? 

• They were upset over the high tariffs
• They were upset over slavery being outlawed
• They wanted their own bank
• They wanted their own representative government

What was a major reason for the federal government's involvement in the relocations depicted on this map?

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

Jackson represented who during his time in office?

• Bankers
• Common Man
• Investors 
• Whigs

What was one effect of these events on the 1828 presidential election?

• Votes were cast by secret ballot
• Property qualifications for voting were strengthened
• Poll taxes were reduced
• Voter participation increased