The Jackson Era

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

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

Who were supporters of Andrew Jackson?

• wealthy business owners

• farmers & workers

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.

Did Andrew Jackson support the National bank?

• yes
• no

What does the Indian Removal Act do?

• Pushes all Native Americans into Florida
• Allows Georgia to use Native Americans as slaves
• Enacts the policy of assimilation
• Moves Native Americans west beyond the Mississippi River

What was the name of the journey or path made by Cherokee Indians after they were removed from their land?

• Indian Removal Act

• Trail of Sorrows

• Trail of Tears

• Nullification Act

Who became president in the election of 1824?

• John Quincy Adams

• Henry Clay

• John C. Calhoun

• Andrew Jackson

When Andrew Jackson gave government jobs to his closest supporters/allies it was called:

• support system
• the spoils system
• Jacksonian Democracy
• nullification

Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams were accused of _______.

• Stealing money from Senate.
• Reading confidential documents.
• making a corrupt bargain
• Fraudulent taxes.

How did the battles that Andrew Jackson was a part of affect his political career?

• Congress thought he would be good for the country. 
• His reputation from the military made him very popular with Americans.
• It did nothing to help him.
• He died in the final battle of the War of 1812