Andrew Jackson and His Era

What does the term "suffrage" mean?

• The right to own property

• The right to vote

• The right to free speech

• The right to education

Who was the first President of the Democratic Political Party?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Q. Adams

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

What was the "Corrupt Bargain" in the context of Andrew Jackson's presidential election?

• A deal to lower tariffs

• A secret agreement to expand land

• The House of Representatives choosing John Q. Adams despite Jackson winning the popular vote

• A treaty with Native American tribes

What was one of the main issues addressed by Andrew Jackson during his presidency?

• Industrialization

• Land expansion

• Space exploration

• Healthcare reform

What was the purpose of the National Bank?

• To print money

• To store gold reserves

• To deposit money collected in taxes and pay off debts

• To fund military operations

What power did Andrew Jackson use against the National Bank?

• Executive order

• Veto power

• Judicial review

• Legislative amendment

What was the result of getting rid of the National Bank?

• Economic prosperity

• Financial depression

• Increased foreign trade

• Decreased taxes

What does the term "nullification" mean?

• To support

• To create

• To get rid of

• To enhance

What was the Nullification Crisis about?

• South Carolina wanting to nullify tariffs that benefitted the North

• A disagreement over land expansion

• A conflict over the National Bank

• A debate on suffrage rights

What is "sectionalism"?

• Loyalty to the entire country

• Loyalty to a specific section rather than the country as a whole

• A form of government

• A type of economic policy