Andrew Jackson's presidency

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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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.

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.

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

Andrew Jackson was a leader of the _____ Party. 

• Republican
• Whig
• American
• Democratic

The nullification crisis occurred when

• the Supreme Court declared the tariff laws null and void.
• Congress refused Jackson's request to repeal the tariff laws.
• South Carolina threatened to secede if the tariff laws were enforced.
• Jackson threatened to make South Carolina leave the Union by force.

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 forced Indians to move

• to Oklahoma
• to Florida
• to the Louisiana Purchase
• to Canada