Andrew Jackson:  Jacksonian Democracy

Andrew Jackson: Jacksonian Democracy

8th Grade

35 Qs

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Andrew Jackson:  Jacksonian Democracy

Andrew Jackson: Jacksonian Democracy

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35 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

1. What early life experience contributed most significantly to Jackson's reputation as being "tough as hickory"?
A. Being born in a log cabin
B. His experience as a prisoner of war at age 13
C. Growing up in poverty
D. Becoming an orphan at age 14

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

3. What was the "Corrupt Bargain" of 1824?
A. A deal between Jackson and Clay
B. An agreement between Adams and Crawford
C. A deal between Adams and Clay for the presidency and Secretary of State position
D. An arrangement between Jackson and Adams

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

7. What was the primary argument of those who supported the Indian Removal Act?
A. Native Americans threatened national security
B. The land was needed for westward expansion
C. It would protect Native American culture
D. It would improve trade relations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

10. What was the "Tariff of Abominations"?
A. A tax that benefited both North and South
B. A tax that primarily hurt Northern industries
C. A tax that severely impacted Southern states
D. A tax on foreign food only

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

11. What was John C. Calhoun's position on nullification?
A. States had no right to nullify federal laws
B. Only Congress could nullify laws
C. States had the right to nullify unconstitutional federal laws
D. The president could nullify state laws

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

12. How did Jackson respond to South Carolina's nullification threat?
A. He immediately agreed to lower tariffs
B. He threatened military action to enforce federal law
C. He ignored the threat completely
D. He supported South Carolina's position

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

13. What percentage of eligible voters participated in Jackson's election?
A. Less than 27%
B. Approximately 50%
C. Over 75%
D. 100%

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