Chapter 16 Jacksonian Democracy Review

What does the term "Civil servant" refer to?

• A member of a civil society organization.

• An employee of the government.

• A volunteer in community services.

• A civil engineer.

What is "Jacksonian Democracy" best characterized by?

• A political movement focusing on aristocratic values.

• The period of economic depression in the United States.

• The period from 1828 - 1860 when democratic ideas and reforms promoted greater participation in government among ordinary people.

• A foreign policy strategy used during the 19th century.

What is a "Tariff"?

• A government policy on trade restrictions.

• A tax imposed by the government on goods imported from another country.

• A financial penalty for late payment of taxes.

• A government subsidy for exported goods.

What was the "Trail of Tears"?

• A famous hiking trail established in the early 19th century.

• The name given to a series of legislative acts.

• The forced removal of Cherokee from Georgia to Indian Territory in 1838 and 1839.

• A term used to describe the hardships faced by pioneers during westward expansion.

Andrew Jackson became widely known for his role in which war?

• The American Revolution

• The Civil War

• The War of 1812

• World War I

What profession did Andrew Jackson pursue before entering politics?

• Teacher

• Lawyer

• Doctor

• Merchant

President Jackson and his friends gathered in what was known as the Kitchen Cabinet to make decisions about the country.

• False

• True

Who were the candidates in the Election of 1828?

• Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson

• George Washington and John Adams

• Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas

What role did Andrew Jackson have during the War of 1812?

• He was a diplomat negotiating peace.

• He was a general who led the British troops.

• He commanded the U.S. troops in the Battle of New Orleans.

• He served as a spy for the U.S. forces.

Which group of people primarily supported Andrew Jackson in the Election of 1828?

• The wealthy landowners.

• The British immigrants.

• The common people in the general population.

• The industrialists in the northern states.