Topic 6: Jackson Era Study Guide

Which of the following BEST describes the "corrupt bargain" accusation in the 1824 election?

• Jackson bribed voters to secure his victory.

• Clay and Adams made a deal to ensure Adams's presidency.

• The election was rigged by the Supreme Court.

• Foreign powers interfered in the election.

How did Andrew Jackson's image as a "common man" primarily benefit his political career?

• It alienated him from wealthy voters.

• It resonated with ordinary Americans, increasing his support.

• It limited his ability to govern effectively.

• It led to his impeachment.

What was the primary reason for Jackson's opposition to the Second Bank of the United States?

• He believed it was too weak to regulate the economy.

• He thought it was unconstitutional and favored the wealthy elite.

• He wanted to create a stronger central bank under his control.

• He supported state control of all banks.

How did Jackson's veto of the Bank Bill impact the U.S. economy?

• It strengthened the national bank's power.

• It weakened the national bank's power.

• It had no significant impact.

• It led to economic prosperity.

Which of the following BEST describes the "spoils system" employed by Andrew Jackson?

• A system of merit-based appointments to government positions.

• A method of electing the president through popular vote.

• A policy of rewarding political supporters with government jobs.

• A strategy to limit the power of the executive branch.

What was the central argument of the Worcester v. Georgia Supreme Court case?

• States had the right to remove American Indians.

• American Indian nations were sovereign and independent.

• The Indian Removal Act was constitutional.

• American Indians had no rights in U.S. courts.

How did the Indian Removal Act impact the Choctaw Nation, as exemplified by the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek?

• It guaranteed them permanent sovereignty over their lands.

• It forced them to cede their lands and relocate west of the Mississippi.

• It granted them full citizenship within the U.S.

• It established a joint government between the Choctaw and the U.S.

What was a primary motivation behind the concept of "Manifest Destiny"?

• To limit westward Expansion

• To promote peaceful coexistence with American Indians

• To justify the expansion of U.S. territory acroess the continent

• To encourage international trade with European nations

Which of the following BEST describes the challenges faced by settlers traveling westward on the Oregon Trail?

• Abundant resources and easy travel.

• Harsh weather, disease, and lack of supplies.

• Friendly relations with all American Indian tribes.

• Established towns and infrastructure along the way.

How did the Northwest Ordinance influence the perception of territories in the United States?

• It solidified their status as permanent colonies.

• It established a pathway for territories to become states.

• It limited their economic development.

• It granted them immediate independence.