Andrew Jackson's Presidency Quiz

What was a major effect of Andrew Jackson’s election as president in 1828?

• The rise of the Federalist Party

• The expansion of suffrage to more white males

• The immediate abolition of slavery

• The end of the two-party system

The Spoils System, introduced by Andrew Jackson, was intended to —

• provide government jobs to political supporters

• create a more independent bureaucracy

• increase foreign trade with European nations

• reduce corruption in government appointments

Which event was a direct result of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

• The War of 1812

• The Trail of Tears

• The Nullification Crisis

• The Missouri Compromise

What was the main issue in the Nullification Crisis?

• The forced relocation of Native American tribes

• The balance of free and slave states

• The ability of states to reject federal laws

• The expansion of suffrage

How did President Andrew Jackson respond to the Supreme Court decision in Worcester v. Georgia?

• He enforced the decision, allowing the Cherokee to remain on their land

• He ignored the ruling and continued with Indian removal policies

• He convinced Congress to overturn the Supreme Court ruling

• He sought a compromise with the Cherokee

Why did Andrew Jackson oppose the Second Bank of the United States?

• He believed it unfairly favored the wealthy and powerful

• He thought it provided too many loans to common farmers

• He wanted to increase the power of the federal government

• He wanted to expand international trade

What was one long-term effect of Jacksonian Democracy?

• A decrease in voter participation

• The expansion of political power to common citizens

• The rise of monarchy in the United States

• A ban on political parties

Why did Southern states oppose tariffs during the Age of Jackson?

• They relied on manufacturing and wanted competition

• They depended on imported goods and tariffs made them more expensive

• They believed tariffs would increase the value of their crops

• They wanted the federal government to have more power

Which of the following best describes the Democratic Party under Andrew Jackson?

• It supported a strong national bank and tariffs

• It favored the wealthy and elite class

• It championed the rights of the 'common man'

• It sought to expand the power of the federal government

Which principle was challenged by the South Carolina Exposition and Protest during the Nullification Crisis?

• Popular sovereignty

• Judicial review

• Federal supremacy

• Individual rights