Unit 6 Test Review: Age of Jackson

Why did the Federalist Party develop in the United States in the late 1700s?

• To oppose forming diplomatic alliances with Britain

• To oppose the replacement of the Articles of Confederation

• To support a national government with more power

• To support a national government limited by state power

Why did many farmers, artisans, and former Anti-Federalists support the Democratic-Republican Party?

• The Democratic-Republicans favored the expansion of a strong national government.

• The Democratic-Republicans supported strict restrictions on immigration.

• The Democratic-Republicans supported the use of tariffs.

• The Democratic-Republicans favored states’ rights and the rights of the common man.

Which of the following is most associated with the formation of the Democratic Party?

• The election of Andrew Jackson as president

• The use of protective tariffs

• The impeachment of President Andrew Johnson

• The abolition movement

What was the primary question surrounding the 1832 Nullification Crisis?

• Can the federal government regulate interstate commerce?

• Can a state regulate a federal agency?

• Can a state overturn a federal law?

• Can the federal government levy taxes on states?

In 1828, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to approve the Tariff of Abominations by a vote of 105 to 94. Why did this tariff create division within the United States?

• The tariff helped international trade but hurt domestic trade.

• The tariff hurt Southern plantation owners but helped Western farmers.

• The tariff lowered interest rates but raised personal taxes.

• The tariff raised Northern business profits but lowered Southern consumer prices.

What was one result of the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828?

• Renewal of the charter of the Bank of the United States

• Elimination of the spoils system

• Ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment

• Increased levels of voter participation

In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court first stated the principle that —

• only the courts may regulate interstate commerce

• the president may veto federal legislation

• the courts may declare a federal law unconstitutional

• only the president may issue an executive order

By whom was Andrew Jackson mostly supported?

• rich and well born

• common people

• Native Americans

Jackson wanted to  open up jobs in _______________________to average citizens

• government
• Banks
• Judgeships
• corporate America

Why did President Andrew Jackson oppose renewing the charter for the Second Bank of the United States?

• The bank restricted Jackson from raising tariffs.

• The bank had too much power over the economy and favored the wealthy.

• The bank had corrupt leadership that threatened foreign trade and domestic industries. •

• The bank had challenged him to a duel.