Jackson Unit Test

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Which event caused the Democratic-Republican Party to split into two separate parties?

• The start of the War of 1812
• The passage of the protective tariff
• The Election of 1824
• The creation of the American System

The painting below would be connected to –

• Hudson River School
• Abolitionists
• Secessionists
• War Hawks

Which Congressional action is best described in the statement below?

• Trail of Tears
• Corrupt Bargain
• Missouri Compromise
• Indian Removal Act

Southerners felt they had the right to ignore laws passed by the federal government if it violated their states’ rights. Which of the following events best illustrates that action?

• Indian Removal Act
• Nullification Crisis
• Spoils system
• Panic of 1837

Which physical feature is Andrew Jackson referencing when he is addressing the Creek Indians?

• Missouri River
• Mississippi River
• Arkansas River
• Red River

Why were southern representatives against high protective tariffs?

• Protective tariffs created potential trade issues with European countries.
• Southerners preferred to buy American-made products over foreign goods.
• Tax money collected from tariffs would be stored in federal banks.
• Most southern states had already settled their debt from the American Revolution.

Why was the National Bank originally created AND why did Andrew Jackson not support the bank? Think about the question carefully. Then enter your answer to BOTH parts of the question below.

The shaded area on the map below was significant during which event?

• Nullification Crisis
• Creation of the National Bank
• Trail of Tears
• Election of Jackson

Why were the groups identified below forced to move during Jackson’s presidency?

• Large groups of European immigrants caused tensions and overcrowding.
• Heavy flooding made living in the area a major health hazard.
• European countries had attempted to reclaim lands in the area.
• Americans’ desire to gain land for farming and ability to search for gold.