Andrew Jackson & Trail of Tears

Who were a big supporters of Andrew Jackson?

• wealthy business owners
• farmers & factory workers

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

• the spoils system.
• Jacksonian democracy.
• mudslinging.
• a corrupt bargain.

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Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?

• Francis Scott Kay
• Francis Scott Kane
• Francis Scott Key
• Francis Scott Keen

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

• the rich and well-born.
• Native Americans.
• the common people.
• states'  rights supporters.

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

• the rich and well-born
• Native Americans
• the common people
• states' rights supporters

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Why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?

• He thought its president was inexperienced and poorly educated.
• He thought it loaned too much money to farmers and workers.
• He thought it was unconstitutional and that it favored the rich.
• He thought it benefited western business owners over those in the east.

Andrew Jackson ran on the support of the "common man". Which is the best description of what this means?

• He made himself relatable to the average American.
• He limited the amount of voters by increasing property requirements
• He supported transportation growth
• He came from a wealthy family in the upper class

Why did South Carolina threaten to secede from the union the first time?

• Slavery
• Land costs
• Tariffs
• Missouri entering the union

Many of his opponents would have agreed with the cartoon’s portrayal of Jackson   Because it suggests that ---

• he was not really the common man that many people thought him to be
• he has used the spoils system to gain wealth and influence in the government
• the executive branch of government became too powerful during his presidency
• the leaders of other countries had too much influence in the American government

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.