Age of Jackson Era

Based on the map and your knowledge of U.S. history, what can be concluded about the outcome of the election of 1832?

• South Carolina was unhappy with Andrew Jackson's first term.

• Most states were NOT in favor of Andrew Jackson being re-elected.

• Unorganized territories had the largest and most impactful vote.

• Kentucky's vote heavily impacted the presidential election.

Answer explanation

South Carolina's discontent with Andrew Jackson's policies, particularly regarding tariffs, indicates their unhappiness during his first term, which influenced their voting behavior in the 1832 election.

What was the main question in the case of Worcester v. Georgia?

• Did the Cherokee nation and its people abandon their culture?

• Can Cherokee lands be taxed by the state of Georgia?

• Are the Cherokee nation and its people sovereign?

• Are the Cherokee people allowed to have plantations?

Answer explanation

The main question in Worcester v. Georgia was whether the Cherokee nation and its people were sovereign. The case addressed the legal status of the Cherokee nation in relation to state laws, affirming their sovereignty.

Based on the excerpt, why did Andrew Jackson feel the national bank should be vetoed?

• It did not follow the rules and guidelines of our national law.

• The creation of a national bank was not necessary.

• The government should be the only group in charge of the bank.

• Individual states are better equipped to handle the nation's finances.

Answer explanation

Andrew Jackson believed the creation of a national bank was unnecessary, as he felt it would not effectively serve the nation's financial needs and could lead to excessive government control over the economy.

Which statement provides evidence for why Jackson believed
the creation of a national bank was not necessary.?

• come to the conclusion that it ought not to become a law, I herewith return it to the Senate, in which it originated, with my object.

• A bank of the United States is in many respects convenient for the Government and useful to the people.

• some of the powers and privileges possessed by the existing bank are unauthorized by the Constitution,

• I felt it my duty at an early period of my Administration to call the attention of Congress to the practicability of organizing an inst.

Answer explanation

Jackson believed the national bank was unnecessary because he argued that some powers of the existing bank were unauthorized by the Constitution, indicating his view that it overstepped its bounds.

Which constitutional issue was at the center of the Nullification Crisis?

• The right of the federal government to regulate interstate commerce.

• The expansion of suffrage rights for all citizens.

• The authority of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.

• The power of states to cancel federal laws they deemed unconstitutional.

Answer explanation

The Nullification Crisis centered on the power of states to cancel federal laws they deemed unconstitutional, challenging federal authority and highlighting tensions between state and federal governance.

Which of the statements describes the cause of the events shown on the map?

• The Louisiana Purchase was a land deal in 1803 where the U.S. got vast land from France.

• The Indian Removal Act of 1830 forced Native American tribes to relocate west of the Mississippi River.

• The War of 1812 was a conflict between the U.S. and Britain, largely over trade restrictions and territorial disputes.

• The U.S. Mexican War (1846 - 1848) resulted from territorial disputes and expanding U.S. territories.

Answer explanation

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 mandated the relocation of Native American tribes, leading to significant events depicted on the map, as it directly caused their displacement west of the Mississippi River.

The election of 1828 voting rights were expanded and allowed this group of citizens to vote

• All American white males

• Women

• Black Americans

• All the above

Answer explanation

In the election of 1828, voting rights were expanded to include all American white males, allowing them to participate in the electoral process. Women and Black Americans were not granted voting rights at this time.

Based on this political cartoon, what can you infer about how Jackson's critics felt about him?

• They thought he spent too much tax money on fancy clothing.

• They felt he was more loyal to Great Britain than the U.S.

• They thought he was abusing his power as President, acting like a monarch.

• They thought he had won the election of 1828 illegally.

Answer explanation

The cartoon suggests that Jackson's critics viewed him as overstepping his authority, likening his actions to those of a monarch. This reflects their concerns about his use of presidential power.

Why was Andrew Jackson considered the popular choice for President during the Election of 1824

• He vowed to make sure there was no corruption in the Executive Branch.

• He represented the "Common Man" or the "Average American".

• He was a great leader during the Battle of New Orleans.

• He was endorsed by Henry Clay after they made a Corrupt Bargain.

Answer explanation

Andrew Jackson was seen as the popular choice because he embodied the ideals of the "Common Man". His appeal to the average American helped him gain widespread support, distinguishing him from other candidates.

Andrew Jackson used his power to ​ (a)   ​ , and reject the renewal of the Second Bank of the United State's charter. He argued the bank was unconstitutional and only favored the ​ (b)   . Ultimately the bank was closed and money was placed in smaller ​ (c)   banks.

• veto

• make laws

• wealthy

• poor

• State (local)

Answer explanation

Andrew Jackson used his power to veto the renewal of the Second Bank's charter, arguing it was unconstitutional and favored the wealthy. He then closed the bank and transferred funds to smaller State (local) banks.