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Jacksonian Era

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This quiz comprehensively covers the Jacksonian Era in American history, specifically focusing on Andrew Jackson's presidency from 1829-1837 and the broader democratic movements of the 1820s and 1830s. Designed for 8th grade students, the assessment evaluates understanding of key political, economic, and social developments including Jacksonian Democracy, the spoils system, the Nullification Crisis, the Bank War, and Indian Removal policies. Students need solid knowledge of cause-and-effect relationships in American political history, the ability to analyze the expansion of democratic participation, and understanding of how Jackson's policies affected different groups including Native Americans, common citizens, and wealthy elites. The questions require students to connect Jackson's populist appeal to specific governmental practices, understand the constitutional conflicts that arose during his presidency, and recognize the long-term consequences of his major policy decisions like the destruction of the National Bank and the enforcement of Indian removal. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying American history in 8th grade. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a comprehensive unit review, formative assessment tool, or homework assignment to reinforce learning after lessons on antebellum America. Teachers can use this quiz to gauge student mastery before moving to the next historical period, or break it into smaller sections for daily warm-ups throughout the unit. The variety of question types, from basic recall to higher-order analysis of political cartoons and maps, makes it particularly valuable for differentiated instruction and preparing students for standardized assessments. This assessment aligns with social studies standards NCSS.D2.His.1.6-8, NCSS.D2.His.3.6-8, and supports state standards focusing on the growth of democracy, westward expansion, and the changing role of federal government in the early republic period.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Nullification Crisis was triggered y strong opposition to the

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Jacksonian Democracy 

an informal group of trusted advisers who sometimes met in the White House kitchen
The practice of giving government jobs to political backers
The period of expanding democracy in the 1820s and 1830s
The Court ruled that the national bank was constitutional

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

True
False

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