CB 6 - Age of Jackson

How did the Cherokee Nation react to Georgia trying to take their land?

• The Cherokee challenged Georgia's anti-Cherokee laws before the U.S. Supreme Court

• The Cherokee Nation asked Jackson to negotiate with Georgia

• Georgia asked the federal government for funds to purchase Cherokee land

• Georgia offered to grant U.S. citizenship to the Cherokees

The Seminoles refused to move from their land in Florida, cause the near extinction of their tribe. This was caused by the

• The adoption of Indian removal policies

• The establishment of the Second National Bank

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Battle of New Orleans

The Seminoles refused to move from their land in Florida, cause the near extinction of their tribe. This was caused by the

• The adoption of Indian removal policies

• The establishment of the Second National Bank

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Battle of New Orleans

What was the primary question surrounding the 1832 Nullification Crisis?

• Can a state overturn a federal law?

• Can the federal government regulate interstate commerce?

• Can a state regulate a federal agency?

• Can the federal government levy taxes on states?

What was a major reason for the federal government's removal of the Native Americans?

• To acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources

• To persuade American Indians to become farmers

• To gain access to important rivers

• To punish American Indians who were allies of the British

During the 1830s public servants and officials were widely perceived to be unqualified. What practice reinforced that perception?

• The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions

• The public voting for candidates based on religious affiliations

• The federal government recruiting volunteers to serve abroad as ambassadors

• Legislators awarding government contracts to the lowest bidders

What was one effect of these events on the 1828 presidential election?

• Voter participation increased.

• Votes were cast by secret ballot

• Votes were cast by mail

• An amendment was passed which banned poll taxes.

Which state was the main destination of American Indians forced to relocate as part of the Trail of Tears?

• Oklahoma

• Washington

• California

• Texas

What was a major cause of an increase in voter turn out in the elections.

• The government ending the land ownership requirement.

• The government allowing all women to vote

• The increase in Native American voters

• The peaceful transition of power

What was the 5,000 mile route the Cherokee Nation was forced to walk to end in Oklahoma called?

• The Trail of Tears

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Appalachian Trail

• The way to Neverland