Quiz on Andrew Jackson and The Trail of Tears

Select all of the following statements that are true about the Presidency of Andrew Jackson (MORE THAN ONE CORRECT ANSWER)

• He lost the Election of 1824 due to the “corrupt bargain” between J.Q. Adams and Henry Clay

• He was loved by all Americans so much he was elected to three terms as President

• As President he avoided Nullification from the South over the tariff crisis

• He loved Native Americans so much he protected their homelands and prevented removal

Which of the following is something Andrew Jackson did?

• He grew up in poverty and rose through the ranks of the military

• He was a general in the War of 1812 who was ruthless towards Native Americans

• He became the President of the United States and expanded voting rights

• All of the Above

Why was the Trail of Tears called that?

• Native Americans shed tears for the loss of their belongings along the way

• 1 out of 4 Cherokee people died along the journey

• White Americans were sad to see them go from the southeast

• All of the Above

Which THREE tribes were involved in the Trail of Tears? (THREE CORRECT ANSWERS!!)

• Cherokee

• Shawnee

• Choctaw

• Seminole

The American idea of Manifest Destiny is described as:

• The belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent.

• A policy to restrict immigration to the United States.

• An economic strategy to dominate global trade.

• A cultural movement to preserve Native American traditions.

The Americans' belief in Manifest Destiny affected Native Americans by:

• expanding their territories peacefully.

• leading to the displacement and suffering of Native Americans.

• creating alliances with Native American tribes.

• promoting Native American culture and traditions.

Which person was America's THIRD President?

• Jefferson

• Jackson

• Madison

• Monroe

Which person was America's FOURTH President?

• Jefferson

• Jackson

• Madison

• Monroe

Which person was America's FIFTH President?

• Jefferson

• Jackson

• Madison

• Monroe

Which person was America's SEVENTH President?

• Jefferson

• Jackson

• Madison

• Monroe