The Age of Jackson

What was one impact of the election of Andrew Jackson?

• Increased federal power

• Expanded suffrage

• Decreased tariffs

• Strengthened ties with Europe

Answer explanation

One impact of Andrew Jackson's election was the expansion of suffrage, as he championed the rights of the common man, leading to broader voting rights for white males and reducing property requirements.

What were the reasons for the removal and resettlement of Cherokee Indians during the Jacksonian era, including the Indian Removal Act, Worcester v. Georgia, and the Trail of Tears?

• To expand agricultural lands for American settlers

• To protect the Cherokee culture and heritage

• To establish a new trade route with the Cherokee

• To integrate the Cherokee into American society

Answer explanation

The removal and resettlement of the Cherokee Indians were primarily driven by the desire to expand agricultural lands for American settlers, as seen in the Indian Removal Act and the resulting Trail of Tears.

Analyze the impact of tariff policies on sections of the United States before the Civil War.

• Tariff policies favored the industrial North and harmed the agricultural South.

• Tariff policies equally benefited both the North and the South.

• Tariff policies had no significant impact on any section of the United States.

• Tariff policies were primarily beneficial to the Southern states.

Answer explanation

Tariff policies imposed higher taxes on imported goods, benefiting Northern industries that produced these goods while increasing costs for the Southern agricultural economy reliant on imports, thus favoring the North and harming the South.

What are the reasons for the increase in factories and urbanization?

• Industrial Revolution and technological advancements

• Decrease in agricultural productivity

• Decline in population growth

• Increase in rural employment opportunities

Answer explanation

The increase in factories and urbanization is primarily due to the Industrial Revolution and technological advancements, which transformed production methods and created a demand for labor in urban areas.

What constitutional issue arose over the issue of states' rights during the Nullification Crisis?

• The balance of power between federal and state governments

• The right of states to secede from the Union

• The legality of slavery in new territories

• The establishment of a national bank

Answer explanation

The Nullification Crisis highlighted the constitutional issue of the balance of power between federal and state governments, as states challenged federal authority over tariffs, asserting their rights against national laws.

Who accused John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay of stealing the election of 1824 by a 'corrupt bargain'?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Marshall

• John C. Calhoun

• Dorothea Dix

Answer explanation

Andrew Jackson accused John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay of stealing the election of 1824 through a 'corrupt bargain' after losing the presidency despite winning the popular vote.

In what year was Jackson elected President?

• 1824

• 1828

• 1830

• 1832

Answer explanation

Jackson was elected President in 1828, winning against John Quincy Adams. The election of 1824 was contested, and Jackson lost despite winning the popular vote, making 1828 his successful campaign.

What did state governments end to allow all adult white males to vote during Jackson's era?

• Property requirements

• Poll taxes

• Literacy tests

• Age restrictions

Answer explanation

During Jackson's era, state governments eliminated property requirements, allowing all adult white males to vote. This change expanded suffrage significantly, as previously only property owners could participate in elections.

What system did Jackson favor that replaced government officials with his own supporters?

• Merit System

• Spoils System

• Civil Service System

• Patronage System

Answer explanation

Jackson favored the Spoils System, which allowed him to replace government officials with his supporters, rewarding them for their loyalty. This practice emphasized political patronage over merit-based appointments.

What act did Jackson propose in 1830 that required Indians to adopt Western ways or move West?

• The Indian Removal Act

• The Homestead Act

• The Dawes Act

• The Trail of Tears Act

Answer explanation

The Indian Removal Act, proposed by Jackson in 1830, mandated that Native Americans adopt Western customs or relocate westward, leading to significant displacement and suffering.