Andrew Jackson's Presidency

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 is Jacksonian Democracy?

• the idea that the common people should control their government

• the political party that supported Jackson in the election of 1828

• the notion that the rich and upper class should have the most power

• none of the options are correct

When Andrew Jackson gave government jobs to his closest supporters/allies it was called:

• Jacksonian Democracy

• The spoils system

• The improvement system

• Nullification

• None of the options are correct.

The nullification crisis occurred when ___________

• the Supreme Court declared the tariff laws null and void (not valid).

• Congress refused Jackson's request to repeal the tariff laws.

• South Carolina threatened to secede if the tariff laws were enforced.

• Jackson threatened to make South Carolina leave the Union by force.

Which statement BEST describes the effect of the Nullification Crisis on the United States?

• It emphasized regional divisions and helped lead to the Civil War.

• It emphasized the power of the Supreme Court and led to more important decisions.

• It emphasized new divisions and led to the breakup of the Democratic-Republican Party.

• It emphasized shared interests and helped keep the country together.

Why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?

• He thought its president was inexperienced and poorly educated.

• He thought it was unconstitutional and that it favored the rich.

• He thought it loaned too much money to farmers and workers.

• He thought it benefited western business owners over those in the east.

• None of the options are correct.

What did President Jackson do, when he was presented a bill to keep the National Bank alive?

• He joyfully approved the bill.

• He woefully vetoed the bill.

• He gave the National Bank an extension of 6 months.

• He did nothing.

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 forced the Native Americans to moved to ____________?

• Oklahoma

• Florida

• Canada

• Isengard

• None of the options are correct.

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.

What happened to the cost of living with the Panic of 1837?

• Prices remained the same, and the Industrial Revolution progressed to the benefit of all.

• Prices all went up, and masses could no longer afford food and shelter.

• Prices went down, and everyone could afford food and shelter.