Unit 5- Age of Jackson

Which event caused the Democratic-Republican Party to split into two separate parties?

• The start of the War of 1812

• The passage of the protective tariff

• The Election of 1824

• The creation of the American System

The above painting would be connected to -

• Hudson River School

• Abolitionists

• Secessionists

• War Hawks

Which Congressional action is best described in the statement by Andrew Jackson from December 7, 1835?

• Trail of Tears

• Corrupt Bargain

• Missouri Compromise

• Indian Removal Act

Southerners felt they had the right to ignore laws passed by the federal government if it violated their states' rights. Which of the following events best illustrates that action?

• Indian Removal Act

• Nullification Crisis

• Spoils system

• Panic of 1837

Why were southern representatives against high protective tariffs?

• Protective tariffs created potential trade issues with European countries.

• Southerners preferred to buy American-made products over foreign goods.

• Tax money collected from tariffs would be stored in federal banks.

• Most southern states had already settled their debt from the American Revolution.

The shaded area on the map above was significant during which event?

• A. Nullification Crisis

• B. Creation of the National Bank

• C. Trail of Tears

• D. Election of Jackson

Why were the groups identified above forced to move during Jackson’s presidency?

• A. Large groups of European immigrants caused tensions and overcrowding.

• B. Heavy flooding made living in the area a major health hazard.

• C. European countries had attempted to reclaim lands in the area.

• D. Americans’ desire to gain land for farming and ability to search for gold.

During the presidency of Andrew Jackson, the spoils system resulted in -

• federal laws being nullified by the states

• elected officials rewarding their supporters with government jobs

• all free males being given the right to vote

• the end of political corruption in the federal government

Which of the following BEST describes Native American policy during the Age of Jackson?

• I render it impossible that you can flourish among a civilized community. You have but one remedy within your reach, and that is to remove to the west.

• A common ancestry promotes understanding between Cherokee and Whites. We are all brothers under the skin.

• It is essential to maintain peaceful relations with our Native American neighbors.

• No one can indulge a more friendly feeling than myself...to reclaim them from their wandering habits and make them happy, prosperous people.

What factor explains the change in voters between the elections of 1824 and 1828?

• Former slaves were emancipated and allowed to vote.

• An amendment was enacted ending voting fees.

• Women were given the right to vote.

• Many states had put an end to property qualifications.