Age of Jackson Quiz

Which event caused the Democratic-Republican Party to split into two separate parties?

• The start of the War of 1812

• The passage of the protective tariff

• The Election of 1824

• The creation of the American System

The above painting would be connected to –

• Hudson River School

• Abolitionists

• Secessionists

• War Hawks

Which Congressional action is best described in the statement above?

• Trail of Tears

• Corrupt Bargain

• Missouri Compromise

• Indian Removal Act

Southerners felt they had the right to ignore laws passed by the federal government if it violated their states’ rights. Which of the following events best illustrates that action?

• Indian Removal Act

• Nullification Crisis

• Spoils system

• Panic of 1837

Which physical feature is Andrew Jackson referencing when he is addressing the Creek Indians?

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

• Arkansas River

• Red River

Why were southern representatives against high protective tariffs?

• Protective tariffs created potential trade issues with European countries.

• Southerners preferred to buy American-made products over foreign goods.

• Tax money collected from tariffs would be stored in federal banks.

• Most southern states had already settled their debt from the American Revolution.

Which of the following best summarizes a Democrat’s argument against the National Bank?

• “The bank is unconstitutional because the power to coin money actually belongs to the executive branch.”

• “The bank ultimately favors the wealthy and endangers the common man’s freedoms.”

• “The bank is unconstitutional because the second 20-year charter has expired.”

• “The bank is not allowed to hold government funds without permission from its citizens.”

The shaded area on the map above was significant during which event?

• Nullification Crisis

• Creation of the National Bank

• Trail of Tears

• Election of Jackson

During the presidency of Andrew Jackson, the spoils system resulted in –

• federal laws being nullified by the states.

• elected officials rewarding their supporters with government jobs.

• all free males being given the right to vote.

• the end of political corruption in the federal government.

Which of the following best completes the above diagram?

• Neutrality Proclamation issued

• Purchase of Louisiana

• Increased industrialization

• Expansion of suffrage