Jacksonian Democracy Quiz

What year did Jackson and his supporters form the Democratic Party?

• 1820

• 1828

• 1830

• 1832

What was the Jacksonian Democracy known for during Jackson's time in office?

• Jackson's military exploits

• Jackson's economic policies

• Jackson's political exploits

• Jackson's foreign affairs strategies

By 1828, who were allowed to vote in the United States?

• All adult white males

• Only property owners

• Only white male property owners

• All citizens, regardless of race or property

What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act proposed by Jackson in 1830?

• To integrate Indian tribes into American society

• To relocate Indian tribes west of the Mississippi

• To grant Indian tribes U.S. citizenship

• To establish trade agreements with Indian tribes

What was the outcome of the Cherokee Nation v. Georgia case in 1831?

• The Cherokee were granted U.S. citizenship

• The Cherokee were forced to leave Georgia

• The Cherokee successfully challenged Georgia's laws

• The Cherokee were defeated in the 'Black Hawk War'

Why did the Supreme Court have no authority to decide the case involving the Cherokees according to Chief Justice John Marshall?

• Because the Cherokees were considered an independent nation

• Because the Cherokees were considered a "dependent" nation

• Because the case did not involve any legal issues

• Because the case was already settled by another court

What law did Georgia pass in 1830 regarding white persons living among Indians?

• A law that white persons could live among Indians without any license

• A law that white persons needed a special license from the governor to live among Indians

• A law that white persons were forbidden to live among Indians

• A law that white persons were encouraged to live among Indians with incentives

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case Worcester v. Georgia?

• The court ruled that the state law was constitutional

• The court ruled that the state law was unconstitutional

• The court decided to enforce the state law strictly

• The court had no opinion on the state law

What happened to the Cherokees as a result of the treaty signed by Jackson in 1836?

• They were given two years to leave their homes and move to Oklahoma

• They were immediately removed from their lands

• They were granted new lands within Georgia

• They were allowed to stay in their homes indefinitely

What tragic event occurred during the relocation of the Cherokees to "Indian" territory in Oklahoma?

• The Cherokees prospered in their new territory

• The Cherokees were attacked by another tribe during the relocation

• About 4,000 of the Cherokees died on what is known as the "Trail of Tears"

• The Cherokees were able to return to their original lands after a year