Unit 4 Test

During his presidency, Andrew Jackson successfully established

• the National Bank.

• the Whig Party.

• the Federal Reserve.

• the spoils system.

Why did Tecumseh bring together many American Indian tribes?

• to resist settlement of American Indian lands

• to draw the British into battle

• to negotiate with the French

• to distract the Americans from the battle at sea

Early in the War of 1812, the governor of the Michigan territory led an attack on Canada that resulted in

• the capture of Montreal.

• a US victory on land.

• a US victory in the Battle of Lake Erie.

• the surrender of Detroit.

The Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814 was a turning point in the War of 1812 because

• the American Indians were able to overtake General Jackson’s forces.

• American Indian power in the region greatly decreased following the fight.

• British forces joined forces with the Creek Indians during the fight.

• it ended the alliance between the British and the American Indians.

One argument against the spoils system was that it

• might lead to abuses of power.

• did not reward loyal supporters.

• was unbiased and too rigid.

• was a hard process to understand.

In the 1830s, what was one argument against the Second National Bank?

• The bank could not help pay for national expenses.

• The bank kept the value of printed money unsteady.

• The bank took money from common people for the wealthy.

• The bank helped state banks disrupt the national economy.

What was the main action President Jackson took regarding the Second National Bank?

• Jackson extended its charter for one year, and then allowed it to dissolve.

• Jackson vetoed an extension of its charter, causing it to dissolve.

• Jackson extended its charter over the objections of the Supreme Court.

• Jackson pressured state banks to deposit funds in the Second National Bank.

Prior to 1820, how did eligible citizens cast their votes in elections?

• by raising their hands

• by casting secret ballots

• by writing letters

• by calling out their votes

Which best explains how the Panic of 1819 affected voting rights?

• Politicians who were elected were forced to resign after losing their property.

• Many white males purchased property yet were refused the right to vote.

• Politicians were increasingly elected by larger numbers of voters.

• Many white male property owners lost their land and, with it, the right to vote.

Which did President Andrew Jackson oppose?

• the spoils system

• the presidential veto power

• the Electoral College

• the Trail of Tears