Age of Jackson

Which phrase best describes President Andrew Jackson?

• “The man of the elite”

• “The man of the people”

• “The man of Big Business”

• “The man of Washington”

How was the Election of 1824 a unique election?

• Jackson won the popular vote but lost the electoral vote

• Jackson won the Presidency, despite losing the electoral vote

• Jackson lost the election even though he won the popular and electoral vote

• Jackson lost the election fair and square

Jackson instituted the spoils system when he was President.  What is this?

• Where one’s supporters are given jobs and “prizes” after a victory

• Where Jackson kicked everyone he didn’t like out of government

• Where Jackson tried to relocate all Native Americans

• Where one’s supporters are put in prison after an election

When Jackson said something that was a “corrupt bargain,” what was he referring to?

• The election of 1824

• The election of 1828

• The election of 1832

• His war with the national bank

Which word best describes inauguration day for President Jackson?

• Friendly

• Loving

• Chaos

• Calm

What did the Indian Removal Act allow President Jackson to do?

• Make treaties with foreign countries

• Force relocation upon Native Americans

• Kill Native Americans

• Make treaties with Indians to exchange their land for western lands

1.)   Which of the following tribes was NOT part of the “Five Civilized Tribes?”

• Cherokee

• Shawnee

• Chickasaw

• Seminole

Why were the “Five Civilized Tribes” given this name?

• They all spoke the same language

• They all were friendly

• They all spoke English

• They all adopted aspects of American culture

Which of the following describes the Trail of Tears?

• The forced relocation of the Choctaw to Indian Territory

• The forced relocation of the Cherokee to Indian Territory

• The forced relocation of the Cherokee to Oklahoma Territory

• The forced relocation of the Creek to Indian Territory

What is a tariff?

• Tax on imported goods

• Tax on exported goods

• Tax on services, like haircuts

• Tax on anything your principal wants