Module 10 Test

2. Which of the following describes why Jackson’s supporters questioned the legitimacy of the 1824 election?

• the outcome ignored the legitimacy of the election of 1824
• the winner of the popular vote did not become president
• the recent reforms excluded many people from the process
• the nominating committees determined the results in secrecy

3. What was one reason Andrew Jackson's supporters may have preferred nominating conventions over caucuses?

• They wanted to limit participation
• They wanted to include more voices in the process
• They preferred a quicker decision
• They wanted to keep it secret

4. Compare Jackson's views on states' rights to Calhoun's views. How were they similar and different?

• Both wanted strong federal government.
• Both supported states’ rights but differed on nullification.
• Both opposed states’ rights.
• Both were federalists.

5. Protective tariffs helped the North ___________ and made it much more expensive for the South to import goods.

• compete with British factories
• sell its crops to foreign nations
• maintain a supply of cheap labor
• purchase public land at low prices

6. Which of the following claims was made by some southern states in response to a growing opposition to tariffs?

• States should vote on policies imposed by the president.
• States can control trade agreements with foreign nations.
• States should use their militia to enforce unpopular legislation.
• States can reject federal laws they believe are unconstitutional.

7. How did McCulloch v. Maryland affect the balance of power between state and federal governments?

• It kept the power the same
• It gave more power to state governments
• It gave more power to federal governments
• It created a new type of government

8. How did Jackson’s opposition to the Second Bank of the United States affect the economy?

• It led to economic stability
• It resulted in economic inflation
• It increased foreign investment
• It decreased prices of goods

9. Which of the following was a common criticism of the Second Bank of the United States?

• Farmers believed it benefited only wealthy businesspeople.
• Settlers disliked its interference in their acquisition of new land.
• Politicians questioned its control over trade with foreign nations.
• Manufacturers resented the excessive interest rates on its loans.

10. Which of the following helped cause the Panic of 1837?

• Jackson’s banking policies
• Jackson’s military spending
• Jackson’s expansion of tariffs
• Jackson’s taxation of property

How did giving more white men the right to vote in the early 1800's impact other groups who didn’t have the same rights? What was one major result?

• It led to increased voting rights for women
• It created greater inequalities in political representation
• It allowed for more diverse political parties
• It had no impact on marginalized groups