Unit 2 Test

Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs became known as

• the spoils system.
• Jacksonian democracy.
• mudslinging.
• a corrupt bargain.

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

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

Which group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy?

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

The Trail of Tears refers to

• Jackson’s angry negotiations with the Five Civilized Tribes.
• the movement of Seminole Indians from the West to Florida.
• government workers who lost their jobs due to Jackson’s spoils system.
• the removal of Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Indian Territory.

President ____ ignored the ruling of the Supreme Court in Worcester v. Georgia and allowed the Cherokee to be moved from their land.

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

What is Jacksonian Democracy?

• the idea that the common people should control their government
• the political party that supported Jackson in the election of 1828
• the notion that the rich and upper class should have the most power
• the nickname Andrew Jackson earned in the War of 1812

Why did Jackson oppose the National Bank?

• He thought it only helped the wealthy
• He thought it only helped the poor
• He thought it only helped South Carolina
• He thought it was unconstitutional

This map shows the results of the - 

• Indian Removal Act
• Tariff of Abominations
• Election of 1824
• War of 1812

Native Americans were forced to relocate to what present day state?

• Missouri
• Iowa
• Texas
• Oklahoma

This era is known for greater democratic participation due to the reduction of land requirements for white males.

• The Age of Jackson

• The Enlightenment

• The Great Awakening

• The Antebellum Period