The Age of Jackson

How did the Cherokees fight back when the state of Georgia tried to take their land?

• They attacked a large settlement in Georgia and killed over 100 American citizens.

• They didn't fight back. They packed up and left for the west.

• They took their case to the US Supreme Court.

What was the question at the heart of the Nullification Crisis?

• Can states refuse to follow federal laws?

• Can the federal government force Indian nations off of their land?

• What happens when no presidential candidates have a majority?

When Andrew Jackson gave government jobs to friends and supporters, Americans:

• thought the US government wasn't as credible.

• thought Andrew Jackson was a genuinely nice person who was more relatable.

• wanted to support him, in hopes of getting a government job.

What happened after the US Supreme Court ruled on Worcester v. Georgia?

• Cherokee Indians rebelled and attacked several settlements in Georgia.

• Andrew Jackson sent a brigade of soldiers to protect the Cherokee nation from angry Georgians.

• Andrew Jackson refused to enforce the ruling of the Supreme Court.

After Jackson's election, political power shifted to the ​ (a)   because of ​ (b)  

• common man
• expanded suffrage
• elite bankers
• corrupt laws
• president
• the 16th Amendment

Which of the 7 principles of government was tested during the Nullification Crisis?

• republicanism

• checks and balances

• federalism

• popular sovereignty

What question was Worcester v. Georgia asked to resolve?

• How much land should be reserved for the Cherokees in Georgia?

• Was the state of Georgia responsible for 2000 Cherokee deaths?

• Are the Cherokees a sovereign nation?

​ The Nullification Act was passed by​ (a)   and stated that the state did not have to ​ (b)   .

• Republicans

• South Carolina
• Congress
• pay a tariff
• acknowledge the Cherokees

The result of expanded suffrage under Andrew Jackson was that:

• less people trusted the US government.

• more people voted.

• the Cherokees endured great suffering in the state of Georgia.

The principle of ​ (a)   means that the states get some power. Article 6 of the US Constitution says that states have to follow federal law ​ (b)   of the time.

• federalism
• 100%
• republicanism
• checks and balances
• 51%
• 2/3