The Age of Jackson Quiz

The Age of Jackson Quiz

8th Grade

20 Qs

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The Age of Jackson Quiz

The Age of Jackson Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

History

8th Grade

Easy

Created by

Tara Gilliland

Used 2+ times

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The elections of 1824 and 1828 were between
John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson
John C Calhoun v Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Nullification Crisis was an early example of 
states rights versus a more powerful national government
the Bill of Rights in action
how Native Americans were treated
enemy ghoul system

3.

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.

4.

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy?
the rich and well-born
Native Americans
the common people
states' rights supporters

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Trail of Tears refers to
Jackson’s angry negotiations with the Five Civilized Tribes.
the movement of Seminole Indians from the West to Florida.
government workers who lost their jobs due to Jackson’s spoils system.
the removal of Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Indian Territory.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main criticism of the spoils system?
It rewards political loyalty
It is based on merit
It often leads to unqualified people getting jobs
It promotes diversity

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