Jackson Review

True/False: Andrew Jackson was born into a family with a long history of wealth and education.

• True

• False

Where did Andrew Jackson gain his fame and popularity?

• The Revolutionary War

• The Battle of New Orleans

• Working in congress for the upper class.

• The French and Indian War

Jackson supporters formed what political party for the next election?

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Whigs

• Know-Nothings

What types of people really really liked Jackson? (He got these people to vote for him in the election of 1828)

• the "common" man

• the upper class

• the educated

• women and natives

After Jackson became president in 1828, he rewarded supporters with government jobs. What is this called?

• The Loyalty System

• The Corrupt Bargain

• The Spoils System

Which group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy?

• the rich and well-born
• Native Americans
• the common people
• states' rights supporters

Which group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy?

• the rich and well-born
• Native Americans
• the common people
• states' rights supporters

What was the name of the journey made by Cherokee Indians after they were removed from their land?

• Indian Removal Act
• Trail of Sorrows
• Trail of Tears
• Nullification Act

When Andrew Jackson gave government jobs to his closest supporters/allies it was called:

• support system
• the spoils system
• Jacksonian Democracy
• nullification

Which statement about the “Trail of Tears” is accurate?

• President Andrew Jackson opposed the removal of the Cherokee Indians from Georgia.
• Large numbers of Cherokee were forced to relocate during the winter months.
• Chief Justice John Marshall ordered the Cherokee Indians to move westwards.
• The Cherokee were moved because they lacked a written alphabet.