Unit 6 - Age of Jackson

In 1832 the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia did not have legal authority over the Cherokees living in the state. President Andrew Jackson responded to this decision by —

• filing another petition against the Cherokee Nation

• ignoring the ruling and allowing Georgia to evict the Cherokee Nation

• ordering state officials in Georgia to negotiate with the Cherokee Nation

• asking Congress to pay reparations to the Cherokee Nation

Which reason motivated industrialists in northern states to favor tariffs during the early 1800s?

• Tariffs would improve the quality of American-made products.

• Tariffs would increase the price of raw materials from the West.

• Tariffs would result in more revenue for the federal government.

• Tariffs would increase the demand for American manufactured goods.

One way suffrage expanded during the Jackson presidency was by —

• recognizing a woman’s right to vote

• permitting free African Americans to vote

• eliminating property qualifications for voting

• extending citizenship to American Indian tribes

Many historians consider Andrew Jackson's election as president to be a major shift in American politics that is sometimes referred to as the "Revolution of 1828." Why would his election be considered a "revolution"?

• Jackson was unknown before 1828.

• Jackson was the first general ever elected to public office.

• Jackson was elected to office by the largest majority in presidential elections.

• Jackson's election represented a shift of political power from elites to the common people.

Which of the following best characterizes the Jackson presidency?

• Justice for American Indian groups

• Political machines control elections

• Greater democracy for the common man

• Wealthy industrialists control domestic policies

During the 1830s public servants and officials were widely perceived to be unqualified. What practice reinforced that perception?

• The public voting for candidates based on religious affiliations

• The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions

• The federal government recruiting volunteers to serve abroad as ambassadors

• Legislators awarding government contracts to the lowest bidders

Which headline could have accompanied the election of Andrew Jackson as president?

• A Victory for the Common Man

• As Usual, No Change

• A Hero Leads the Republican Party

• Weak, Indecisive Leader Takes Power

How did President Jackson respond to the Supreme Court decision to protect the rights and land of the Cherokee?

• He ignored the decision.

• He obeyed the decision after a delay.

• He asked states to implement his decision.

• He called for the impeachment of court justices.

Which issue did the Democratic Party support following the presidential campaign of Andrew Jackson?

• Abolition of slavery

• Nullification of laws

• Funding for industrialization

• Elimination of the national bank

What was one result of the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828?

• Renewal of the charter of the Bank of the United States

• Elimination of the spoils system

• Ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment

• Increased levels of voter participation