Andrew Jackson Quiz

To nullify a law means …

• to agree to the law

• to secede.

• to void or cancel the law.

• to vote on the law.

What was the primary goal of the Indian Removal Act signed by Andrew Jackson?

• To provide Native Americans with better lands in the West

• To improve relations between Native Americans and settlers

• To remove Native Americans from their ancestral lands to make way for settlers

• To establish reservations for Native Americans

During Andrew Jackson's presidency, what was the Nullification Crisis about?

• The right of states to secede from the Union

• The right of states to nullify federal laws they found unconstitutional

• The federal government's right to impose tariffs

• The right of states to declare war independently

What was the outcome of the Bank War initiated by Andrew Jackson?

• The establishment of a new national bank

• The renewal of the charter for the Second Bank of the United States

• The destruction of the Second Bank of the United States and the rise of state banks

• The federal government took control of all banking in the United States

In which battle during the War of 1812 did Andrew Jackson earn national fame?

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Tippecanoe

• Battle of Lake Erie

• Battle of York

What was controversial about the election of 1824, which involved Andrew Jackson?

• Jackson won the popular vote but lost the election.

• Jackson was accused of bribing electors.

• The election was decided by the House of Representatives.

• Both A and C

How did Andrew Jackson change the U.S. political landscape during his presidency?

• By establishing the Democratic Party

• By introducing the spoils system

• By limiting the power of the federal government

• Both A and B

What was a significant effect of the Indian Removal Act?

• The Trail of Tears

• The establishment of the Indian Territory in Oklahoma

• Improved relations between settlers and Native Americans

• Both A and B

What stance did Andrew Jackson take during the Nullification Crisis?

• He supported the right of states to nullify federal laws.

• He opposed nullification and threatened to use military force against states that tried to nullify federal laws.

• He remained neutral, allowing states to decide for themselves.

• He advocated for the peaceful resolution through Congress.

Why did Andrew Jackson oppose the Second Bank of the United States?

• He believed it was unconstitutional.

• He thought it had too much power and was a threat to democracy.

• He wanted to establish a new bank under his control.

• He was in favor of stronger state banks.