Andrew Jackson

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

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

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.

The Nullification Crisis was triggered y strong opposition to the

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

One goal of passing the Indian Removal Act was:

• to protect the rights of the Native Americans

• to help avoid conflict between Native Americans and white settlers

• assimilate American tribes into the ways of the white settlers

• use American Indian tribes to push out foreign control of western territories

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

• Indian Removal Act
• Trail of Sorrows
• Trail of Tears
• Nullification Act

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Who became president in the election of 1824?

• John Quincy Adams
• Henry Clay
• John C. Calhoun
• Andrew Jackson

What is Jacksonian Democracy?

• the idea that the common people should control their government
• the political party that supported Jackson in the election of 1828
• the notion that the rich and upper class should have the most power
• the nickname Andrew Jackson earned in the War of 1812

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.

Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams were accused of _______.

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