APUSH Chapter 10 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of 'Franchise' in the context of political elections?

• The right to vote in political elections

• A type of business model

• A government policy

• A social movement

The term 'Notables' refers to which of the following?

• Wealthy, elite individuals

• Common citizens

• Political activists

• Military leaders

Fill in the blank: Political machines, such as _______ Hall in New York, became a hallmark of urban politics in the 19th century.

• Tammany

• City

• Federal

• State

The 'Spoils system' was the practice of awarding public jobs to political supporters as a reward for their loyalty and election efforts. Which president popularized this system?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

What is a 'Caucus'?

• A) A meeting of party leaders to choose candidates or decide policy

• B) A type of government-funded infrastructure project

• C) An economic plan proposed by Henry Clay

• D) A term used to describe a strong central government.

Fill in the blank: The 'American System' was an economic plan proposed by ________ that emphasized a strong national bank, protective tariffs, and federal funding for internal improvements.

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

• Henry Clay

• Thomas Jefferson

What were 'Internal improvements' in early U.S. history?

• Government-funded infrastructure projects

• A meeting of party leaders

• An economic plan by Henry Clay

• A strong central government

Match the following individuals with their roles in the 1824 presidential election.

• Allegedly made a deal with John Quincy Adams

• Andrew Jackson

• Fifth President of the United States

• Thomas Jefferson

• Author of the Declaration of Independence

• Henry Clay

• Received the most popular votes but lost the election

• James Monroe

What does 'Consolidated government' refer to?

• A strong central government

• A meeting of party leaders

• An economic plan by Henry Clay

• Government-funded infrastructure projects.

What was the Tariff of Abominations?

• A tax on southern goods

• A nickname for the Tariff of 1828

• A law to support slavery

• A peace treaty.