Jackson Battles the Bank of the U.S. Review

What was the function of the Bank of the United States?

• It held funds deposited by the federal government.

• It owned and operated smaller state banks.

• It served as the only bank in the country.

• It decided which banking laws were constitutional.

Why did President Jackson want to destroy the Bank of the United States?

• He thought it benefited the rich over the farmers and workers.

• He thought the leaders were stealing from the government.

• He thought foreign countries were depositing too much money.

• He thought farmers and workers were borrowing too much money.

Who challenged President Jackson’s stance on the Bank of the United States?

• Henry Clay

• John Quincy Adams

• John C. Calhoun

• Martin Van Buren

Which of these Supreme Court decisions did President Jackson ignore?

• States can void federal law.

• Only Congress can regulate trade.

• American Indians have no land rights.

• The Bank of the United States is constitutional.

What did President Jackson support instead of a large national bank?

• state banks

• personal banks

• stock investments

• interest-free loans

Which event does this political cartoon illustrate?

• Andrew Jackson giving government jobs to political supporters

• Andrew Jackson removing Indians from their home

• Andrew Jackson forcing states to obey the tariff

• Andrew Jackson destroying the National Bank

People:

a self-made man, lawyer, and war hero who rose from poverty to become President of the United States

• Andrew Jackson

• Nicholas Biddle

• Henry Clay

• Martin Van Buren