Jackson Era Test Review

What event caused the Democratic-Republican Party to split into two separate parties?

• The start of the War of 1812

• The passage of the protective tariff

• The Election of 1824

• The creation of the American System

The painting of landscapes would likely be connected to -

• Hudson River School

• Abolitionists

• Secessionists

• War Hawks

Southerners felt they had the right to ignore laws passed by the federal government if it violated their states' rights. Which of the following events best illustrates that action?

• Indian Removal Act

• Nullification Crisis

• Spoils System

• Panic of 1837

What physical feature is the Native Americans crossing during the Trail of Tears?

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

• Arkansas River

• Red River

Why were southern representatives against high protective tariffs?

• Protective tariffs created potential trade issues with European countries.

• Southerners preferred to buy American-made products over foreign goods.

• Tax money collected from tariffs would be stored in federal banks.

• Most southern states had already settled their debt from the American Revolution.

Which of the following best summarizes a Democrat's argument against the National Bank?

• "The bank is unconstitutional because the power to coin money actually belongs to the executive branch."

• "The bank ultimately favors the wealthy and endangers the common man's freedoms."

• "The bank is unconstitutional because the second 20-year charter has expired."

• "The bank is not allowed to hold government funds without permission from its citizens."

Oklahoma is significant during which event?

• Nullification Crisis

• Creation of the National Bank

• Trail of Tears

• Election of Jackson

-Seminole

-Chickasaw

-Creek

-Cherokee

-Choctaw

Why were the groups identified above forced to move during Jackson's presidency?

• Large groups of European immigrants caused tensions and overcrowding.

• Heavy flooding made living in the area a major health hazard.

• European countries had attempted to reclaim lands in the area.

• Americans' desire to gain land for farming and ability to search for gold.

During the presidency of Andrew Jackson, the spoils system resulted in --

• federal laws being nullified by the states.

• elected officials rewarding their supporters with government jobs.

• all free males being given the right to vote.

• the end of political corruption in the federal government.

During the Era of Jackson ...

Social = New democratic spirit

Political = ?

Economic = Tariff of 1828

Which of the following best completes the question mark?

• Neutrality Proclamation issued

• Purchase of Louisana

• Increased industrialization

• Expansion of suffrage