Jackson and the Bank

Which President believed the bank had to go due to its irresponsible lending practices?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• John Adams

When was the Second Bank of the United States created?

• 1791

• 1816

• 1833

• 1828

Who was the director of the national bank during Andrew Jackson's presidency?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Nicholas Biddle

• Henry Clay

What did President Jackson do in 1833 regarding the national bank?

• Renewed its charter

• Closed it down

• Expanded its powers

• Increased its funding

What was the outcome of the election of 1832 for Andrew Jackson?

• He lost the election

• He was re-elected easily

• He withdrew from the race

• He changed his policies

What did President Jackson announce in 1833 regarding federal funds?

• To increase them

• To remove them from the Second Bank

• To invest them in the bank

• To double them

What was the reaction of Congress to President Jackson's actions in 1834?

• They praised him

• They censured him

• They ignored him

• They supported him

What did Jackson believe about the bank's bias?

• It was biased toward the elite

• It was fair to everyone

• It was biased toward farmers

• It was biased toward the South

Who was the influential senator that opposed Jackson in the election of 1832?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Nicholas Biddle

• Henry Clay

What was the result of the 'bank war' according to Jackson?

• A loss for the American people

• A victory for the American people

• A neutral outcome

• A disaster for the economy