Presidents Quiz: Madison through Jackson

Who was the War of 1812 between?

• France and England

• France and U.S.

• England and U.S.

• Spain and U.S.

Who was the Colonel during the Battle of New Orleans?

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

• General Patton

• George Washington

I was the President during the War of 1812. Who am I?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

In simple terms, what does the Monroe Doctrine give as a warning to the European countries?

• don't colonize the Americas; any attempt to colonize will be seen as a threat against the U.S. and we will act accordingly
• stop raiding on our ships or we will bring the full force of our navy down on you
• don't try to upset the leaders who are in place in the Americas; any attempt at revolution will be met with force
• if you attack our trading partners, England and France, we will attack the country who is causing the problem

The Democratic-Republican Party split after Jackson lost the election to John Quincy Adams in 1824. The (1) _____________ Party supported Jackson and the (2) ______________ Party supported JQA.

• (1) Democratic, (2) Republican

• (1) Republican, (2) Democratic

Which group overwhelmingly voted for Jackson in the election of 1828?

• Bankers

• Immigrants

• Women

• Farmers

The Indian Removal Act caused which of the following to take place?

• South Carolina tried to secede.

• The Gold Rush

• The Trail of Tears

• Jackson passes the Tariff of Abomination.

What aspect of Andrew Jackson's presidency is this cartoon illustrating?

• Jackson's feeling that his abilities were greater than the common man

• Jackson's support of the right of individual states to make decisions

• Jackson's desire to establish monarchy in the US

• Jackson's desire to establish a strong executive branch

What did supporters of the Tariff of 1828 believe that the tariff would accomplish?

• They believed it would increase demand for goods made in the US

• They believed it would drive European manufacturers to lower their prices

• They believed it would protect Americans from low-quality European goods

• They believed people would be able to buy goods at lower prices than before

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 was passed because

• A. Gold was found in Georgia

• B. White settlers wanted the

  land

• C. Both A&B

• D. They wanted to help the Native Americans