Chapter 15: Andrew Jackson's Presidency

What change was required by the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

• All American Indians living in the U.S. must resettle in Mexico or Canada.

• All American Indians living in the northeastern U.S. must resettle in the southeastern U.S.

• All American Indians living in the southeastern U.S. must resettle west of the Mississippi River.

• All American Indians living west of the Mississippi River must resettle in the southeastern U.S.

Why did Andrew Jackson and his supporters call the election of 1824 a “corrupt bargain”?

• Jackson lost because Henry Clay refused to accept the Electoral College results.

• Jackson lost because Henry Clay convinced the House of Representatives to elect John Quincy Adams.

• Jackson lost because Henry Clay used the spoils system.

• Jackson lost because Henry Clay would not permit him to run as a Democratic-Republican.

What were the goals that Andrew Jackson said he would pursue if he won the election of 1828? (Choose 2)

• reform the spoils system

• end excessive government spending

• reform the Supreme Court

• create a national bank

• end political corruption

How did the “spoils system” operate?

• Andrew Jackson replaced many long-serving government officials with his loyal supporters.

• John Quincy Adams replaced many positions held by loyal supporters with independent government officials.

• John Quincy Adams replaced many long-serving government officials with his loyal supporters.

• Andrew Jackson replaced many positions held by loyal supporters with independent government officials.

Which statement best reflects the perspective of U.S. President Andrew Jackson regarding the relocation of American Indians?

• “Relocation is necessary, but the U.S. should pay American Indians a fair price for the land.”

• “If American Indians will cooperate and share the land, relocation is not necessary.”

• “Relocation is wrong because American Indians were here first and this land belongs to them.”

• “Relocation is necessary because U.S. citizens and American Indians will get along better if they are separated.”

How did Andrew Jackson react to the Supreme Court’s decision in Worcester v. Georgia?

• He enforced the ruling that the Cherokee should be removed from their lands in Georgia.

• He refused to enforce the ruling that white settlers had to follow Georgia law on Cherokee land.

• He enforced the ruling that white settlers had to apply for permission to enter Cherokee lands.

• He refused to enforce the ruling that the state laws of Georgia did not apply on Cherokee land.

How was the dispute with the Cherokee over the Indian Removal Act resolved?

• The Cherokee won the right to stay in their native homeland.

• The Cherokee followed the doctrine of nullification.

• The Cherokee were forced from their homeland on the Trail of Tears.

• The Cherokee asked John Ross to negotiate a treaty with the government of Georgia.

Why did Andrew Jackson veto the renewal of the Second Bank of the United States’ charter?

• He wanted the bank charter to grant him more power in the running of the bank.

• He wanted the bank charter to last for a longer time than Congress was willing to permit.

• He wanted to reduce state powers and strengthen the power of the national government.

• He wanted to strengthen state powers and reduce the power of the national government.

How did Jackson’s veto of the Second Bank of the United States’ charter affect the United States?

• It led to the closure of several banks and the Nullification Crisis.

• It led to Jackson’s reelection and the Panic of 1837.

• It led to the closure of several banks, and it hurt Jackson’s reelection efforts.

• It led to Jackson’s reelection and a reversal of the Supreme Court’s decision about national banks.

How did Andrew Jackson react to the Nullification Crisis?

• He emphasized the power of the national government over state governments but did not attempt to enforce federal law.

• He agreed with calls to respect states’ rights and allowed states to make their own decisions on the issue.

• He agreed with calls to respect states’ rights and tried to find a compromise that would satisfy all parties.

• He emphasized the power of the national government over state governments and ensured federal law was followed.