Andrew Jackson Quiz

What event famously led to Andrew Jackson being captured and held as a prisoner of war during the Revolutionary War?

• Joining the independence movement

• Refusing to polish a British officer's boots

• Purchasing the Hermitage plantation

• Selling cotton from his farm

In which year did Andrew Jackson become president of the United States?

• 1804

• 1824

• 1828

• 1870

How did Andrew Jackson feel about central banks during his presidency?

• He supported them as they helped the common man

• He believed they only helped the rich

• He thought they were crucial for the economy

• He invested heavily in central banks

What major change in voting requirements occurred by the time Jackson became president in 1828?

• Removal of property ownership as a voting requirement

• Only male suffrage was allowed

• Immigrants were given voting rights

• Property ownership became a requirement

Which political party did Andrew Jackson lead in the election of 1828 as a candidate for president?

• Federalist Party

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Whig Party

How many enslaved Africans did Andrew Jackson own by the time he was elected president in 1828?

• 9

• 15

• 30

• 95

When were Black men guaranteed the right to vote in the United States?

• 1804

• 1828

• 1870

• 1920

What was Andrew Jackson's relationship with the "common man" based on?

• He believed they should not be involved in politics

• He saw himself as their spokesman

• He thought they should not have the right to vote

• He wanted to keep them oppressed

What major shift towards democratic ideals did Jackson's presidency bring?

• Serving the wealthy aristocrats

• Serving the military

• Serving the common classes

• Serving the British monarchy

Which state was Andrew Jackson from, unlike previous presidents?

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• New York

• Tennessee