8th grade practice

Why did the election of 1828 include many first-time voters?

• Southern states gave voting rights to women.
• African Americans were voting for the first time.
• New states gave voting rights to all white men.
• A new federal law required all men and women to vote.

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
• the nickname Andrew Jackson earned in the War of 1812

The spoils system gave jobs to who?

• The most qualified people
• Jackson's Friends
• Republicans
• Native Americans

Passed in 1830, this authorized the removal of Native Americans who lived east of the Mississippi River to lands in the West.

• Indian Removal Act
• Worcester v. Georgia
• Bureau of Indian Affairs
• Trail of Tears

What was the harsh journey of the Cherokee from their homeland to Indian Territory called?

• spoils system
• Trail of Tears
• Indian Removal Act
• Whig Party

Why did Jackson oppose the National Bank?

• He thought it only helped the wealthy
• He thought it only helped the poor
• He thought it only helped South Carolina
• He thought it was unconstitutional

How did Jackson get rid of the National Bank?

• He signed a law
• He created a new bank
• He vetoed its charter
• He nullified it

The Nullification Crisis was triggered by strong opposition to the -

• Force Bill.
• Indian Removal Act.
• Tariff of Abominations.
• Bank of the United States.

Why was Jackson called 'King Jackson I'? 

• He wore a crown to all the meetings
• He used his force and authority without regard for Constitution
• He wanted to be called emperor instead of president
• He was from England 

What is the main criticism of the spoils system?

• It rewards political loyalty
• It is based on merit
• It often leads to unqualified people getting jobs
• It promotes diversity