Jackson Essential Vocabulary

What does the term "Nullify" mean?

• To support a federal law

• To declare a federal law invalid

• To create a new federal law

• To amend a federal law

What was the main goal of Jacksonian Democracy?

• To promote rights for minorities

• To limit rights for the common man

• To promote greater political rights for the common man

• To oppose all forms of democracy

What is "Suffrage"?

• The right to own property

• The right to free speech

• The right to vote in political elections

• The right to a fair trial

What is a "Tariff"?

• A tax on exported goods

• A tax on imported goods

• A tax on local services

• A tax on luxury items

What did the Indian Removal Act of 1830 enforce?

• The protection of Native American lands

• The relocation of Native American tribes west of the Mississippi River

• The integration of Native Americans into urban areas

• The preservation of Native American culture

What does "States' Rights" refer to?

• The power of the federal government over states

• The belief that states should have more power than the federal government

• The right of states to secede from the union

• The right of states to form their own military

What is "Providence" often used to justify?

• Economic policies

• Westward expansion

• Military actions

• Environmental conservation

What was the "Trail of Tears"?

• A peaceful migration of settlers

• A forced relocation of Cherokee Native Americans

• A trade route for American goods

• A path for gold miners

What does "Landslide" mean in an election context?

• A close election result

• A tie in election votes

• An overwhelming victory

• A recount of votes

What does it mean to "Secede"?

• To join an organization

• To formally withdraw from an organization

• To lead an organization

• To reform an organization