Jacksonian Era

The Era of Good Feelings following the War of 1812 was marked by

• an end to warfare with France

• a rapid increase in immigration

• a strong sense of national unity

• an expansion of states' rights

What was the main purpose of Henry Clay's American System?

• to promote economic growth

• to end the institution of slavery

• to discourage foreign immigration

• to open new land for settlement

Missouri's application for statehood in 1819 raised the issue of whether slavery

• should be allowed in the Louisiana territory.

• was constitutional anywhere.

• could be abolished peacefully.

• should be banned in the nation's capital.

The Missouri Compromise brokered by Henry Clay

• led the South to secede from the Union.

• was met by loud, violent protests.

• upset the balance between slave and free states in the senate.

• quieted the slavery debate for a while.

The Missouri Compromise admitted Missouri as a slave state, Maine as a free state, and..

• banned slavery in the South.

• banned slavery in the North

• prohibited slavery in any future territories north of the 36"30' line.

• allowed slavery in the remaining parts of the Louisiana territory.

Why did three times as many people vote in the presidential election of 1828 as voted in 1824?

• The U.S. had twice as many states in 1828.

• By 1828 voting laws had been changed in most states to give all white men regardless of property ownership the right to vote.

• By 1828, women had gained the right to vote in some states.

• The candidates who ran in 1828 were more interesting.

Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from

• the rich and well born.

• the common man.

• Native Americans

• states' rights supporters.

Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs became known as

• the spoils system

• mudslinging.

• Jacksonian democracy.

• a corrupt bargain.

Who was most upset by Jackson's crusade to destroy the bank of the United States?

• the rich and well born

• the common people

• Native Americans

• states rights supporters

Which group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy?

• the rich and well born

• the common people

• Native Americans

• states' rights supporters