Unit 6: Age of Jackson Practice Test

Which event caused the Democratic-Republican Party to split into two separate parties?

• The start of the War of 1812

•   The passage of the protective tariff

• The Election of 1824

• The creation of the American System

Southerners felt they had the right to ignore laws passed by the federal government if it violated their states’ rights.  Which of the following events best illustrates that action?

• Indian Removal Act

• Nullification Crisis

• Spoil System

• Panic of 1837

Why were southern representatives against high protective tariffs?

• Protective tariffs created potential trade issues with European countries.

• Southerners preferred to buy American-made products over foreign goods.

• Tax money collected from tariffs would be stored in federal banks.

• Most southern states had already settled their debt from the American Revolution.

Andrew Jackson and the Democratic party was against the National Bank because -

•   The bank is unconstitutional because the power to coin money actually belongs to the executive branch.

• The bank favors the wealthy and did not loan to the common man

• The bank is unconstitutional because the second 20-year charter has expired.

• The Democratic Party was in favor of the National Bank.

The shaded area on this map was significant during which event?

• Nullification Crisis

• Creation of the National Bank

• Trail of Tears

• Election of Jackson

Why were the groups identified in this list forced to move during Jackson’s presidency?

• Large groups of European immigrants caused tensions and overcrowding.

• Heavy flooding made living in the area a major health hazard.

• European countries had attempted to reclaim lands in the area.

• Americans’ desire to gain land for farming and ability to search for gold.

The spoils system resulted in –

• federal laws being nullified by the states.

• elected officials rewarding their supporters with government jobs.

• all free males being given the right to vote.

• the end of political corruption in the federal government.

Which of the following best completes this diagram?

• Neutrality Proclamation issued

• Purchase of Louisiana

• Increased industrialization

• Expansion of suffrage

What constitutional issue led to the Nullification Crisis of 1832?

• Do courts have the power to rule on the constitutionality of state laws?

• Does the president have the authority to use the military to enforce the law?

• Does the federal government have the authority to enact laws regarding slavery?

• Do states have the power to declare a federal law unconstitutional?

What factor best explains the change in voters between the elections of 1824 and 1828?

• Former slaves were emancipated and allowed to vote.

• An amendment was enacted ending voting fees.

• Women were given the right to vote.

• Many states had put an end to property qualifications.