USH Module 2 Section #3 Bellwork

Which evidence caused Jackson’s supporters to allege a “Corrupt Bargain”?

• Crawford supported Jackson, then became treasury secretary.

• Clay supported Adams, then became secretary of state.

• Calhoun supported Clay, then became secretary of war.

• Monroe supported Adams, then became chief justice.

Which evidence most complicates Jackson’s image as a “common man”?

• He was a wealthy plantation owner and enslaver.

• He served as a general before entering politics.

• He attracted voters from several western states.

• He criticized powerful leaders in federal government.

Which statement best explains how voting changes aided Jackson’s rise?

• Citizenship requirements declined, expanding voting among enslaved people.

• Religious requirements declined, expanding voting among American women.

• Literacy requirements declined, expanding voting among Native nations.

• Property requirements declined, expanding voting among white men.

Which action best illustrates Jackson’s spoils system?

• Adams selected experienced officials from opposing parties.

• Jackson appointed loyal supporters to government positions.

• Calhoun placed state leaders in congressional offices.

• Clay appointed bank officials to executive positions.

Which sequence best explains how Cherokee removal unfolded?

• Worcester ruling → state cooperation → Native representation → voluntary movement

• Nullification ordinance → Force Bill → tariff compromise → western settlement

• Removal Act → Worcester ruling → federal failure to protect → forced removal

• Bank veto → federal deposits → economic crisis → Cherokee relocation

Which conclusion is best supported by Worcester v. Georgia and the removal that followed?

• Court rulings required federal enforcement to take effect.

• State governments controlled Native nations without federal limits.

• Congress quickly reversed policies that violated Native sovereignty.

• Native nations gained representation through Supreme Court decisions.

Why did Calhoun and Jackson interpret nullification differently?

• Calhoun emphasized state sovereignty; Jackson emphasized preserving the Union.

• Calhoun favored protective tariffs; Jackson favored increasing tariff rates.

• Calhoun opposed western growth; Jackson opposed acquiring new territory.

• Calhoun defended the Bank; Jackson defended its federal charter.

Which combination helped end the Nullification Crisis?

• A state treaty and removal of Vice President Calhoun

• A new election and resignation of President Jackson

• A court ruling and elimination of federal taxes

• A lower tariff and authorization of federal force

Which action best supports critics’ claim that Jackson expanded presidential power?

• He vetoed recharter and removed federal deposits.

• He lowered tariffs and accepted state nullification.

• He enforced Worcester and protected Cherokee sovereignty.

• He annexed Texas and encouraged western settlement.

Which situation best demonstrates sectionalism?

• A senator places regional interests above national compromise.

• A president appoints supporters to federal government positions.

• A court determines whether a federal law is constitutional.

• A party campaigns for votes throughout the entire nation.