Andrew Jackson Quiz

Andrew Jackson became famous as a result of his leadership during which historical event?

• American Revolution

• creation of the Wilderness Trail

• opening of the Cumberland Gap

• War of 1812

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How did the Tennessee volunteers contribute to the War of 1812?

• They provided ammunition that they made in local factories.

• They formed a battalion and won the most battles of any unit in the army.

• They fought the British soldiers using warfare they had learned from the French.

• They followed Andrew Jackson to fight against the American Indian tribes.

Which accomplishment had the greatest impact on Andrew Jackson’s career?

• his success as a lawyer

• his success as a general in the War of 1812

• his success as an ambassador to France

• his success as a railroad engineer

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This graph shows the casualties caused by the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Based on this graph, which statement about the Battle of Horseshoe Bend is accurate?

• It was a significant loss for the United States military during the War of 1812.

• It effectively ended Creek resistance by weakening their forces during the War of 1812.

• It increased tensions between the United States and its allies during the War of 1812.

• It allowed Great Britain to take control of many southern states during the War of 1812.

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How did the Tennessee volunteer militia impact the War of 1812?

• It successfully defended the southern states and won the Battle of New Orleans.

• It conquered new lands west of the Rocky Mountains.

• It allowed the British military to create a base along the Mississippi River.

• It invaded British colonies in Canada and disrupted important supply lines.

How did the actions of Andrew Jackson impact the War of 1812?

• Jackson led thousands of Tennessee volunteers during the Battle of New Orleans.

• Jackson secured the Cherokee tribe as an ally to the United States.

• Jackson gave British leaders the information needed to siege Washington, D.C.

• Jackson prevented colonists from supporting the British during the Battle of Horseshoe Bend.

Based on this historical marker, how did the Cumberland Gap impact the development of Tennessee?

• It isolated Tennessee from other states.

• It sparked military conflicts between Tennessee and other states.

• It prevented the postal service from becoming popular in Tennessee.

• It increased the number of settlers that moved to Tennessee.

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This chart lists several events in the life of Dragging Canoe. Which event completes this chart?

• discovered the Wilderness Road

• created the Cumberland Gap

• opposed the creation of the Watauga Settlement

• supported the creation of the Old Stone Fort

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These are notes taken by a student in class. What is the best title for these notes?

• William Blount

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Sevier

• George Washington

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How did the American Revolution impact the Watauga Association?

• It made the region a part of the United States.

• It gave control of the region to Native Americans.

• It increased British influence in the region.

• It gave control of the region to the French.

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