Presidents Test

Which describes the Era of Good Feelings?

• the US gave land to Great Britain

• there was renewed nationalism

• religious traditionalists took power

• many states wanted to change the federal government

What resulted in the creation of the state of Missouri?

• Northwest Ordinance

• Monroe Doctrine

• Treaty of Ghent

• Missouri Compromise

Why did the government want to relocate the Native Americans?

• to gain valuable agricultural land and resources

• to punish Native alliances with the British

• to access the port of New Orleans

• to convince Natives to be more agricultural

What issue led to the Nullification Crisis?

• Can states say a federal law is unconstitutional?

• Can the federal government create slavery laws?

• Can the president use the military to enforce a law?

• Can courts get involved in state issues?

How did Worcester v Georgia impact the Cherokees?

• the state ignored the court ruling

• the state had the ultimate authority

• more missionaries moved to Native lands

• reservation policies were overturned

Who ignored the Supreme Court ruling in Worcester v Georgia?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Q Adams

• Cherokee Nation

• John Calhoun

Which is true about Andrew Jackson's relationship with the Native Americans?

• Natives were paid for their lands

• Natives were relocated west of the Mississippi River

• Natives were given citizenship

• Natives were moved to cities

What was the impact of the spoils system and increased voting rights?

• citizens had a more direct role in the democratic process

• women received the right to vote

• immigrants gained the right to vote

• prevented candidates from gaining re-election

What happened as a result of the Election of 1824 (Corrupt Bargain)?

• votes were secretly cast

• poll taxes were eliminated

• property qualifications were strengthened

• voter participation increased

What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

• strengthen political alliances

• compete with Europe for resources

• increase US military

• prevent European intervention in countries near the US