The Age of Jackson

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

• A National Bank

• The Election of 1824

• The Election of 1828

• The Election of 1832

Answer explanation

This was when the 1824 Presidential election was decided in the House of Representatives. Henry Clay convinced other Representatives to vote against Andrew Jackson and for John Quincy Adams.

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

• Where Jackson tried to relocate all Native Americans

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

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

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

Which group of people, in general, did not support Andrew Jackson?

• People in the western frontier

• Southerners

• National Republicans

• Democratic-Republicans

Answer explanation

Andrew Jackson was a Democratic-Republican, so they liked him. People in the South and on the Western Frontier saw Jackson as "a man of the people" or "one of them," so they supported him.

Which of the following describes the Trail of Tears?

• The forced relocation of the Cherokee to Indian Territory

• The forced relocation of the Choctaw to Indian Territory

• The forced relocation of the Creek to Indian Territory

• The forced relocation of the Cherokee to Oklahoma Territory

Answer explanation

The Cherokee were moved from Georgia and Alabama to present-day Oklahoma.

What is a tariff?

• Tax on imported goods

• Tax on exported goods

• Tax on services, like haircuts and lawn care

• Tax on anything Americans want

Answer explanation

This is a tax on items coming into America from other countries.

Which of the following quotes best describes a belief in the state’s rights theory?

• “State’s have rights, even more than the national government!”

• “Yes, state’s have rights, but no more than the national government does!”

• “Hmm…I think state’s are important, but both should be treated equally!”

• “State’s should have more power than the national government and shouldn’t have to follow their laws”

Answer explanation

States' Rights Theory has to do with who has the most power, the state or federal governments.

How was the Election of 1824 a unique election?

• Jackson won the Presidency, despite losing the electoral vote

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

• Jackson won the popular vote but lost the electoral vote

• Jackson lost the election fair and square

Answer explanation

Andrew Jackson won the most electoral votes, but no one won a majority (over half) so the vote went to the House of Representatives.

What is the term for a government run by the people?

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• democracy

• republic

Answer explanation

The United States is a democratic republic, combining aspects of a democracy and a republic.

What does the word "nullify" mean?

• To declare something null and void, or illegal and not to be honored

• To choose to ignore something someone says

• To declare something legal

• To leave or withdraw from a country

What does it mean that Andrew Jackson was thought of as a "man of the people?"

• He often fought for common people instead of the wealthy and powerful

• He was favored in the big cities like New York and Boston by wealthy people

• His policies affected mostly men

• His family died when he was young and he became a wild teen

Answer explanation

Jackson came from a poor family and often sided with the poor common people.