CBA #3 Corrections

Which of the following best characterize the Jackson presidency?

• Justice for American Indian groups

• Political machines control elections

• Greater democracy for the common man

• Wealthy industrialists control domestic policies

The Second Bank of the United States was controversial because —

• the President issued an executive order to establish the bank

• the U.S. Treasury alone sets all government monetary polices

• the House of Representatives has the sole authority to raise revenue

• the Constitution does not specifically empower Congress to create a bank

Which reason motivated industrialists in northern states to favor tariffs during the early 1800s?

• Tariffs would improve the quality of American-made products.

• Tariffs would increase the price of raw materials from the West.

• Tariffs would result in more revenue for the federal government.

• Tariffs would protect American industries from foreign competition.

Many historians consider Andrew Jackson's election as president to be a major shift in American politics that is sometimes referred to as the "Revolution of 1828." Why would his election be considered a "revolution"?

• Jackson was unknown before 1828.

• Jackson was the first general ever elected to public office.

• Jackson was elected to office by the largest majority in presidential elections.

• Jackson's election represented a shift of political power from elites to the common people.

One way suffrage expanded during the Jackson presidency was by —

• recognizing a woman’s right to vote

• permitting free African Americans to vote

• eliminating property qualifications for voting

• extending citizenship to American Indian tribes

Which headline could have accompanied the election of Andrew Jackson as president?

• "A Victory for the Common Man"

• "As Usual, No Change"

One goal of the U.S. Congress in passing the Indian Removal Act was to —

• avoid conflict between white settlers and American Indian tribes

• provide legal protections for American Indian tribal land ownership

• assimilate American Indian tribes into the culture of the United States

• use American Indian tribes to push out foreign control of western territories

How did President Jackson respond to the Supreme Court decision to protect the rights and land of the Cherokee?

• He ignored the decision.

• He obeyed the decision after a delay.

• He asked states to implement his decision.

What was the impact of Jackson's attempt to reduce conflicts between American Indians and white settlers during the 1830s?

• American Indians were forced to relocate.

• American Indians were granted U.S. citizenship.

• White settlers were encouraged to abandon American Indian lands.

• White settlers were ordered to avoid contact with American Indians.

Which constitutional principle was challenged during the Nullification Crisis?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

• Popular Sovereignty