Andrew Jackson

Which statement about the “Trail of Tears” is accurate?

• President Andrew Jackson opposed the removal of the Cherokee Indians from Georgia.
• Large numbers of Cherokee were forced to relocate during the winter months.
• Chief Justice John Marshall ordered the Cherokee Indians to move westwards.
• The Cherokee were moved because they lacked a written alphabet.

Which term is connected with a state quitting the United States?

• Nullification
• Annexation
• Manifest Destiny
• Secession

Why were many more people allowed to vote during Andrew Jackson's presidency?

• A man didn't have to own property anymore to vote
• tariffs were lowered
• women gained the right to vote
• African Americans were allowed to vote

What was the Southern economy based on?

• manufacturing
• livestock
• agriculture
• service industry

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Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from

• the rich and well-born.

• Native Americans.

• the common people.

• states' rights supporters.

Did Andrew Jackson support the National bank?

• yes

• no

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

• the spoils system.

• Jacksonian democracy.

• mudslinging.

• a corrupt bargain.

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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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.

Which of the following is the best definition for the spoils system?

• a bribe
• choosing the most qualified applicant for the job
• voting for the best candidate to represent the public
• rewarding your supporters with jobs in the government once elected