Andrew Jackson: The People's President

At what age did Andrew Jackson fight in the Revolutionary War?

• 25 years old

• 21 years old

• 18 years old

• 13 years old

Who was concerned about Andrew Jackson becoming president?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What did Adams call Jackson during the 1828 election?

• A gentleman

• A scholar

• A barbarian

• A hero

What was Jackson's response to criticism about his spelling?

• Admitted his mistake

• Ignored the criticism

• Challenged to a duel

• Said a poor mind can't think of two ways to spell a word

What did Jacksonian Democracy emphasize?

• Benefits for the aristocracy

• Limiting voting rights

• Putting people at the center of politics

• Expansion of federal government

Who did Jackson's policies primarily benefit?

• Women

• Children

• Native Americans

• White males

What act did Jackson authorize that forced Native Americans off their land?

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Civil Rights Act

• Homestead Act

• Indian Removal Act

What was Jackson's stance on the federal tariffs that South Carolina opposed?

• He resigned from presidency

• He supported South Carolina's refusal

• He was indifferent

• He threatened to hang their leader

What did Jackson believe about the Second Bank of the United States?

• It was well-managed

• It was essential for the economy

• It was a monopoly that needed to be destroyed

• It should be expanded

How did Jackson view his fights and conflicts?

• As unnecessary distractions

• As personal vendettas

• As battles for a better America

• As political maneuvers