Andrew Jackson Quiz

Where was Andrew Jackson born?

• On the border of North Carolina and South Carolina

• In the heart of South Carolina

• On the border of North Carolina and Virginia

• In the heart of North Carolina

What was the occupation of Andrew Jackson's parents?

• Lawyers

• Subsistence farmers

• Merchants

• Teachers

What happened to Andrew Jackson during the Revolutionary War?

• He was promoted to a British officer

• He was taken prisoner and slashed by a British officer's sword

• He became a general in the American army

• He was a spy for the American forces

How old was Andrew Jackson when he became an orphan?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

What sentiment did Andrew Jackson develop towards the British as a result of his experiences during the Revolutionary War?

• Respect

• Indifference

• Deep-seated hatred

• Admiration

What was Andrew Jackson's nickname and why was he called that?

• Old Hickory, because he was born in Hickory, North Carolina

• Old Hickory, because he seemed to be unbreakable in battle

• Old Frontier, because he lived on the American frontier

• Old Lawyer, because he practiced law before entering politics

Before becoming president, what roles did Andrew Jackson serve in?

• President of North Carolina and military general

• Lawyer, businessperson, general store owner, and state prosecutor

• Tennessee's first representative in Congress, U.S. senator, and military general

• Governor of Tennessee and ambassador to Britain

What year was Andrew Jackson elected as the president of the United States?

• 1787

• 1818

• 1824

• 1829

What significant event in Andrew Jackson's military career led to the acquisition of Florida by the United States?

• His role in the War of 1812

• His victory over Native Americans in the Creek War

• His major victory over the British in New Orleans (1815)

• His forces winning the Battle of War

What was a common sentiment among workers, pioneers, and immigrants during the time Jackson entered politics?

• They felt that the federal government was too involved in their lives.

• They believed that the federal government favored wealthy aristocratic landowners.

• They were content with the federal government's representation of their interests.

• They felt that the federal government should expand westward more aggressively.