Jackson

The Nullification Crisis was triggered y strong opposition to the

• Force Bill.
• Indian Removal Act.
• Tariff of Abominations.
• Bank of the United States.

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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The Trail of Tears refers to

• Jackson’s angry negotiations with the Five Civilized Tribes.
• the movement of Seminole Indians from the West to Florida.
• government workers who lost their jobs due to Jackson’s spoils system.
• the removal of Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Indian Territory.

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

Andrew Jackson was in support of the policy of removal towards Native Americans.

• True
• False

What was the impact of Jackson's attempt to reduce conflicts between American Indians and white settlers during the 1830s?  

• •American Indians were forced to relocate. 
• White settlers were ordered to avoid contact with American Indians. 
• American Indians were granted U.S. citizenship. 

What was a major reason for the federal government’s involvement the relocation of American Indians?

• •To gain access to important rivers
• •To acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources
• •To punish American Indians who were allies of the British

How was South Carolina’s Nullification Ordinance a defense of states' rights?   —

• •States have the right to consult on federal tariff laws prior to congressional approval. 
• •Federal taxes on imports cannot be imposed if the state considers the actions unconstitutional.
• Foreign powers must be able to negotiate with state governments to gain favorable import prices

Who thought that individual states had the right to nullify federal laws?

• Andrew Jackson
• Henry Clay
• John C. Calhoun
• Martin Van Buren

The Trail of Tears occurred during what time period?

• The Washington Era
• The Colonial Stage
• The Age of Jackson
• The Revolutionary Period