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 protective tariffs

• 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 below?

No one can doubt the moral duty of the Government of the United States to protect and if possible to preserve… the scattered [remains] of this race which are left within our borders. In the discharge of this duty an extensive region in the West has been assigned for their permanent residence. It has been divided into districts and allotted among them. . . .

- Andrew Jackson, December 7, 1835

• 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.

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

Why were the groups identified above forced to move during Jackson’s presidency?

• Large groups of European immigrants caused tensions and overcrowding.

• Heavy flooding made living in the area a major health hazard.

• European countries had attempted to reclaim lands in the area.

• Americans’ desire to gain land for farming and ability to search for gold.

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

Determine which detail explains the impact of Jackson’s presidency on the United States. Write the letter in the correct box.

• Social

• A tariff heightened sectional tensions

• Economic

• Suffrage was extended to all white men

• Political

• A new democratic spirit emerged