Staar Andrew Jackson

During the 1830s public servants and officials were widely perceived to be unqualified. What practice reinforced that perception?

• The public voting for candidates based on religious affiliations.

• The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions.

• The federal government recruiting volunteers to serve abroad as ambassadors.

• Legislators awarding government contracts to the lowest bidders.

Which shaded state was the main destination of American Indians forced to relocate as part of the Trail of Tears?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What was one effect of these events below, on the 1828 presidential election?

• Votes were cast by secret ballot.

• Property qualifications for voting were strengthened.

•  Poll taxes were reduced.

• Voter participation increased.

What was a major reason for the federal government’s involvement in the relocations depicted on this map below?

• To persuade American Indians to become farmers.

• To gain access to important rivers.

• To punish American Indians who were allies of the British.

•  To acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources.

What major change did Andrew Jackson propose in his 1829 State of the Union Address?

• Establishing a new federal bank

• Amending the process of electing the President and Vice-President

• Introducing term limits for Congress

• Abolishing the electoral college

What 2 challenges and controversies did Jackson have during his presidency?

• Firing Henry Clay

• Purchasing Louisiana

• Treatment of Native Americans

• Limits to inclusivity

What was Andrew Jackson known for in relation to his personal life?

• He was a known abolitionist

• He was a pacifist

• He held enslaved people

• He never married

​ (a)   Andrew Jackson was opposed to the national bank.

• True

• False

What did Andrew Jackson strengthen

• Weakening of the judiciary

• Limiting the power of the states

• Expansion of the federal reserve system

• Power of the presidency

• relationships with foreign nations

The proclamation excerpted below was issued during which of these historical events?

• Shays’s Rebellion

• The War of 1812

• The Nullification Crisis

• The Civil War