Andrew Jackson Quiz

The following map depicts the relocation of Native American tribes during the --

• Great Migration

• Trail of Tears

• Westward Migration

• Manifest Destiny

"A state has the right to overrule an act passed by Congress." This ideology led to the --

• Nullification Crisis

• Free Enterprise

• Manifest Destiny

• Trail of Tears

The nullification crisis occurred when

• the Supreme Court declared the tariff laws null and void.
• Congress refused Jackson's request to repeal the tariff laws.
• South Carolina threatened to secede if the tariff laws were enforced.
• Jackson threatened to make South Carolina leave the Union by force.

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

• the rich and well-born.

• Native Americans.

• the common people.

• states' rights supporters.

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.

During the 1830's public servants and officials were widely perceived to be unqualified. What practice reinforced that perception?

• The public voting for candidates based on religious affiliations
• The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions
• The federal government recruiting volunteers to serve abroad as ambassadors
• Legislators awarding government contracts to the lowest bidders

What was the ruling in Worcester v. Georgia?

• in favor of the Cherokee staying in Georgia
• ruled the tariff of 1832 unconstitutional
• in favor of Georgia - the Cherokee must go
• Indian Removal Act ruled unconstitutional

What was a major reason for the federal government's involvement in the relocations depicted on this map?

• The persuade American Indians to become farmers
• To gain access to important rivers
• To punish American Indians who were allies of the British
• To acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources

What was one effect of these events on the 1828 presidential election?

• Votes were cast by secret ballot
• Property qualifications for voting were strengthened
• Poll taxes were reduced
• Voter participation increased

Jackson's handling of the Nullification Crisis was most upsetting to

• the Rich and well-born.
• Native Americans.
• the common people.
• states' rights supporters.