Unit 2 Age of Jackson Test Review

What did Alexis de Tocqueville observe on his visit to the United States that reflected changes that were happening in the country during Jackson's administration? 

• A strict divide between rich and poor
• a growing spirit of democracy and equality between classes
• a government that limited voting rights strictly to the wealthy
• a growth in racial equality and increased rights for African Americans

Who was President Jackson's vice president that led the resistance to the Tariff of 1828? 

• Henry Clay
• John C. Calhoun
• Thomas Jefferson
• Frederick Douglass

Which statement best explains how the conflict over the Tariff of 1828 was resolved?

• The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the tariff.
• Daniel Webster gave a speech to the Senate and the tariff was repealed.
• South Carolina passed the Nullification Act, which canceled the tariff outright.
• Henry Clay proposed a compromise tariff that eventually eased tensions.

How did the Indian Removal Act of 1830 go against the Worcester v. Georgia ruling?

• It extended a military campaign against Native American peoples who had farm land.
• It nullified all previous treaties that protected the interests of Georgians against Cherokees.
• It was a law banning Native American groups from owning land within the borders of any U.S. state.
• It ignored that fact that Indian lands were sovereign and not technically part of the United States.

Which of the following accurately portrays what life was like for pioneers traveling west?

• Entire families rarely traveled together because it was too dangerous for the children.
• Travel across the land was preferred over river travel because of the need to bring wagons.
• Pioneers carried all their possessions on long and dangerous trails.
• Pioneers traveled along well-maintained trails with little difficulty.

Which of the following was one cause of the Mexican-American War? 

• The United States annexed Texas.
• Mormons moved into Mexican territory.
• President Polk purchased Texas.
• Mexico offered to sell California.

Which description best depicts the experiences of Native Americans working on California missions?

• They experienced beneficial cultural exchange.
• They were overworked and mistreated.
• They achieved strides towards suffrage.
• They volunteered to fight for Mexico.

What was one main reason for why Congress initially refused to annex Texas?

• If the United States annexed Texas, it would mean less value for other Southern states.
• If the United States annexed Texas, it would mean more taxes for Texans.
• If the United States annexed Texas, it would anger Mexico and possibly lead to war.
• If the United States annexed Texas, it would mean more travel time West.