ANDREW JACKSON

Which of the following is true regarding Jackson’s spoils system?

• He spoiled the American people by reducing federal taxes and making the common man wealthier

• His top supporters during the campaign received government positions once Jackson won

• He spoiled the presidency of John Quincy Adams by beating him in the election

• None of these

How did the Cherokee respond to the Indian Removal Act?

• They declared war on the U.S.

• They agreed to cooperate

• They relocated to northern Mexico

• They sued the state of Georgia

How did Jackson respond to South Carolina threatening to secede from the Union?

• Made a secret deal with Calhoun to convince them to change their mind

• He held a press conference to explain why secession would not be wise

• He threatened to call out the army to stop them

• As a southerner himself, he liked the idea of secession

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

• the rich and well-born.

• Native Americans.

• the common people.

• states' rights supporters.

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

• the rich and well-born

• Native Americans

• the common people

• states' rights supporters

The Trail of Tears refers to

• Jackson’s angry negotiations with the Five Civilized Tribes.

• the movement of Seminole Indians from the West to Florida.

• government workers who lost their jobs due to Jackson’s spoils system.

• the removal of Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Indian Territory.

Why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?

• He thought its president was inexperienced and poorly educated.

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

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

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

Andrew Jackson was in support of the policy of removal towards Native Americans.

• True

• False

Did Andrew Jackson support the National bank?

• yes

• no

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