Chapters 6 and 7 Review

Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from

• the rich and well-born.

• Native Americans.

• the common people.

• states'  rights supporters.

Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs became known as

• the spoils system.

• Jacksonian democracy.

• mudslinging.

• a corrupt bargain.

Why did many whites call the Creek, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminole the "Five Civilized Tribes?"

• These groups had never gone to war against whites.

• These groups had learned and adopted many white ways.

• These groups had won the right to elect representatives to Congress.

• These groups had agreed to leave their homelands peacefully.

Which group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy?

• the rich and well-born

• Native Americans

• the common people

• states' rights supporters

The best definition of the word literate is

• able to read and write.

• familiar with books and literature.

• well-written.

• competent or knowledgeable.

Trail of Tears

• In 1830, authorizing the removal of Native Americans who lived east of the Mississippi River to lands in the West.
  

• To manage Indian removal to western lands, Congress approved the creation of a new government agency

• Court ruled that the Cherokee nation was a distinct community in which the laws of Georgia had no force

• The Cherokee were forced to march 800 miles to the Indian Territory

Indian Removal Act

• In 1830, authorizing the removal of Native Americans who lived east of the Mississippi River to lands in the West.
  

• The Cherokee were forced to march 800 miles to the Indian Territory

• Court ruled that the Cherokee nation was a distinct community in which the laws of Georgia had no force

• U.S. land in what is now Oklahoma - and planned to move Native Americans there.

Which statement about the “Trail of Tears” is accurate?

• President Andrew Jackson opposed the removal of the Cherokee Indians from Georgia.

• Large numbers of Cherokee were forced to relocate during the winter months.

• Chief Justice John Marshall ordered the Cherokee Indians to move westwards.

• The Cherokee were moved because they lacked a written alphabet.

Which bank was Andrew Jackson having a conflict with? 

• First Bank of the United States

• Second Bank of the United States

• Pet Banks

• State Banks

Why were many more people allowed to vote during Andrew Jackson's presidency?

• A man didn't have to own property anymore to vote

• tariffs were lowered

• women gained the right to vote

• African Americans were allowed to vote