The people who proposed the exceptionally high rates of the Tariff of 1828 were

supporters of John Quincy Adams

ardent supporters of Andrew Jackson

Daniel Webster and John C. Calhoun

Andrew Jackson's inauguration as president symbolized the

newly won ascendancy of the masses

return of Jeffersonian simplicity

supremacy of states' rights over federal power

involvement of state governments in the economy

The purpose behind the spoils system was to

reward political supporters with public office

press those with experience into governmental service

make politics a sideline and not a full-time business

reverse the trend of rotation in office

Andrew Jackson's Cabinet during his first term was

wrecked by a dispute over the morals of Peggy Eaton

a collection of very talented men

a very effective political asset

The Webster-Hayne debate was started over the efforts of

New England to try to halt the lavish distribution of western land

the South to condemn New England's advocacy of nullification

Southerners to halt the westward movement of settlers

Andrew Jackson's veto of the Maysville Road Bill was an example of his

hostility toward southern intersts

In response to South Carolina's nullification of the Tariff of 1828, Jackson

dispatched modest army and naval forces to the state while preparing a larger army

hanged several of the nullifiers

said nothing about nullification

The policy of the Jackson administration toward the eastern Indian tribes was

federal protection from state governments

Presidents Jackson and Van Buren were hesitant to extend recognition to and annex the new Texas Republic because

antislavery groups opposed the expansion of slavery

Texans did not want to be annexed

they were old political opponents of the Texas president, Sam Houston

public opinion in the US opposed annexation

The "cement" that held the Whig Party together in its formative days was

opposition to the Anti-Masonic Party

the desire for a strong president

The Whigs hoped to win the 1836 election by

forcing the election into the House of Representatives

emphasizing personality over issues

The election of 1840 represented

a campaign in which issues had become important again

a movement away from the two-party system

an end to the nomination of military heroes as presidential candidates

In early 19th century America

the urban population was growing at an unprecedented rate

the annual population growth rate was much higher than in colonial days

the birth rate was rapidly declining

The Irish immigrants to early 19th century America

tended to settle on western farmlands

were warmly welcomed by American workers

identified and sympathized with American free blacks

When the Irish flocked to the US in the 1840's, they stayed in the larger seaboard cities because they

were too poor to move west and buy land

were welcomed by the people living there

Those who were frightened by the rapid influx of Irish immigrants organized

the Order of the Star Spangled Banner

The "canal era" of American History was initiated by the construction of the

James River and Kanasha Canal from Virginia to Ohio

Neal Dow sponsored the Maine Law of 1851, which called for

prohibiting the manufacturing and sale of liquor

Andrew Jackson's election to the presidency in 1828 can be considered the "Revolution of 1828" for all of the following reasons except...

the crushing defeat of John Quincy Adams in the popular vote

the fact that more common people gained the right to vote

the continuing shift in political power from East to West

the wealthy seemed to lose some political power to the poorer masses

The Spoils System under Jackson resulted in

the appointment of many corrupt and incompetent officials to federal jobs

a clean sweep of very talented people

security replacing insecurity in employment

the destruction of the personalized political machine

In its fight against the Tariff of 1828, South Carolina

received no support from other Southern states

obtained considerable help from its neighbors

The nullification crisis started by South Carolina over the tariff of 1828 was ended when

Congress passed the Compromise Tariff of 1833

Jackson used the court system for compliance

the federal army crushed the rebels

Congress used the provisions of the Force Bill

Andrew Jackson's veto of the recharter bill for the Bank of the United States was

a major expansion of presidential power

overturned by a two-thirds vote in Congress

Andrew Jackson based his veto of the recharter bill for the Bank of the United States on

the fact that he personally found it harmful to the nation

constitutional grounds exclusively

the Supreme Court's McCulloch vs. Maryland decision

Andrew Jackson's charges against the Bank of the United States included all of the following except

it refused to loan money to politicians

it was controlled by an elite moneyed aristocracy

the bank was autocratic and tyrannical

One of the positive functions provided by the Bank of the United States was

its promotion of economic expansion by making credit abundant

its officer's awareness of the bank's responsibilities to society

the issuance of depreciated paper money

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This quiz comprehensively covers the Jacksonian Era and Antebellum Period of American history, spanning roughly 1824 to 1844. The content is appropriately designed for 11th and 12th grade students studying Advanced Placement United States History (APUSH). The questions assess students' understanding of the rise of New Democracy and expanded suffrage, Andrew Jackson's presidency including the nullification crisis and Bank War, westward expansion and Indian removal, the Texas Revolution, technological innovations of the Industrial Revolution, immigration patterns, and reform movements of the Second Great Awakening. Students need strong analytical skills to evaluate cause-and-effect relationships, understand the tensions between federal and state power, and synthesize how economic, social, and political changes transformed American society during this pivotal period. The quiz requires mastery of specific historical figures, events, and concepts while demanding higher-order thinking to connect these elements within the broader narrative of American democratic development. Created by Ryan Ashby, a History teacher in the US who teaches grades 11 and 12. This comprehensive review quiz serves multiple instructional purposes throughout Unit 4 instruction, functioning effectively as a formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding before major examinations, homework assignments to reinforce key concepts, or review sessions to consolidate learning before the AP exam. Teachers can utilize individual questions as warm-up activities to activate prior knowledge or deploy the entire quiz as a comprehensive practice test. The quiz aligns with College Board standards for APUSH, specifically addressing Key Concept 4.1 (democratic ideals and revolutionary ideology), Key Concept 4.2 (innovations in technology and agriculture), and Key Concept 4.3 (migration and settlement patterns), while supporting the development of historical thinking skills including analyzing evidence, crafting historical arguments, and understanding continuity and change over time.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

With the rise of the New Democracy, Westerners believed that a man was well qualified for office if he

had an education

was a military leader and looked like a common man

had gained considerable wealth

was a leading citizen

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At the core of the New Democracy was the belief that government should be

highly centralized

in the hands of the common people

confined to the property-owning

left to the well educated

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The property qualifications to vote became meaningless in the West because

so few owned land

new ways had been found to keep the common man from voting

land was so easily obtained

so few on the frontier wanted to vote

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The New Democracy was based on the idea that the right to vote should be extended to

all adults

women and African-Americans

only those who owned property

all adult white men

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Missouri Compromise was especially instrumental in causing many _______ to become involved in national politics.

southerners

northern urban laborers

New England merchants

westerners

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The House of Representatives decided the 1824 presidential election when

no candidate received a majority of the vote in the Electoral College

William Crawford suffered a stroke

forced to do so by King Caucus

Henry Clay, as Speaker of the House, made the request

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The president elected in 1824, John Quincy Adams, was charged by his political opponents with having struck a "corrupt bargain" when he appointed _ to become _.

John C. Calhoun, vice-president

William Crawford, chief justice

Henry Clay, secretary of state

Daniel Webster, secretary of state

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APUSH Unit 4 Review

With the rise of the New Democracy, Westerners believed that a man was well qualified for office if he

At the core of the New Democracy was the belief that government should be

The property qualifications to vote became meaningless in the West because

The New Democracy was based on the idea that the right to vote should be extended to

The Missouri Compromise was especially instrumental in causing many _______ to become involved in national politics.

The House of Representatives decided the 1824 presidential election when

The president elected in 1824, John Quincy Adams, was charged by his political opponents with having struck a "corrupt bargain" when he appointed _ to become _.

Was vice-president on the ticket of 2 men in 1824

Was the first presidential candidate eliminated by the House in 1824

The people who proposed the exceptionally high rates of the Tariff of 1828 were

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APUSH Unit 4 Review

With the rise of the New Democracy, Westerners believed that a man was well qualified for office if he

At the core of the New Democracy was the belief that government should be

The property qualifications to vote became meaningless in the West because

The New Democracy was based on the idea that the right to vote should be extended to

The Missouri Compromise was especially instrumental in causing many _______ to become involved in national politics.

The House of Representatives decided the 1824 presidential election when

The president elected in 1824, John Quincy Adams, was charged by his political opponents with having struck a "corrupt bargain" when he appointed _______ to become _______.

Was vice-president on the ticket of 2 men in 1824

Was the first presidential candidate eliminated by the House in 1824

The people who proposed the exceptionally high rates of the Tariff of 1828 were

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The president elected in 1824, John Quincy Adams, was charged by his political opponents with having struck a "corrupt bargain" when he appointed _ to become _.