Final Review

Which of the following describes who could vote by the end of the Age of Jackson? (6.1)

• all free men

• most white men

• most free men and women

• only property owners

What was Henry Clay’s most important role in the election of 1824?

• running as a Republican candidate

• promoting one of the compromises for which he was famous

• representing the West in the election

• persuading House members to vote for John Quincy Adams

Why did many Americans feel that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent?

• New laws were enacted requiring voting men to own property, so many lost their right to vote; this resulted in a very low turnout of voters.

• Because no candidate received a majority of votes, the House of Representatives chose the president from among three candidates; Henry Clay was not allowed on the ballot.

• Andrew Jackson won the majority of electoral votes, but he did not win the most popular votes; therefore, he did not become president.

• As Speaker of the House, Henry Clay helped John Quincy Adams become president; later, Adams appointed Clay Secretary of State.

New political parties, the Whigs and the Democrats, formed as a result of conflict between

• business owners and farmers.

• New Englanders and Southerners.

• Adams and Jackson

• wealthy people and poor people.

The conflicts between white settlers and American Indians had mainly to do with

• culture

• land

• mistrust

• various alliances

What was the main reason that the Trail of Tears was such a dreadful journey?

• It was a long march.

• The Cherokees did not want to go.

• The soldiers on the march were cruel.

• The forced march took place in the winter.

In general, steamboats were able to travel

• more safely than other boats.

• on more rivers than other boats.

• more quickly than other boats.

• from more ports than other boats.

What Missouri town had a major impact in settlers moving out on the Oregon Trail?

• Hannibal

• Washington

• Jackson

• Independence

Who lead Texas in the fight for independence during the Battle of San Jacinto Creek?

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

• Thor Odinson

• Tony Stark

How did Texans win their independence from Mexico?

• by turning their group of volunteer fighters into an effective army

• by capturing Santa Anna and forcing him to sign a treaty

• by winning most of the battles against Mexican troops

• by winning the Battle of Goliad