3.4 Andrew Jackson's Presidency

How was Andrew Jackson considered by the people during his presidency?

• A 'noble leader'

• A 'common man'

• A 'wealthy aristocrat'

• A 'military dictator'

What was South Carolina's response to the Tariff of Abominations?

• They argued they had the right to nullify laws they considered unconstitutional.

• They supported the tariff and increased their exports.

• They requested federal assistance to pay the tariff.

• They declared independence from the United States.

What did Jackson do to government officials who were not loyal to him?

• He promoted them to higher positions.

• He ignored them and continued his policies.

• He fired them and replaced them with his own supporters.

• He held them accountable in a public trial.

What was the Tariff of Abominations?

• It increased tariffs and the cost of cotton for the South.

• It reduced tariffs on imported goods.

• It was a tax on exports to Europe.

• It established a federal income tax.

How did Jackson view the National Bank?

• He saw it as benefiting the wealthy and hurting the common man.

• He believed it was essential for economic stability.

• He thought it was a tool for the common man.

• He viewed it as a necessary evil for government funding.

What was one of the themes of Jackson's presidency regarding presidential power?

• He was referred to as 'acting like a king'.

• He believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution.

• He advocated for a weaker executive branch.

• He sought to limit the power of the federal government.

What did most states no longer require for men to vote by the time of Jackson's election?

• Men to pay a voting tax

• Men to own property

• Men to be of a certain age

• Men to have a job

What did Jackson do in response to the Supreme Court ruling regarding Native Americans?

• He enforced the ruling and protected Native American lands.

• He did not enforce the ruling and negotiated treaties with tribes to remove them from their land.

• He supported the ruling and provided aid to Native Americans.

• He ignored the ruling and allowed settlers to take over Native American territories.

What motto did President Jackson adopt regarding replacing government officials in the 'spoils system'?

• 'To the victor belong the spoils'

• 'Power to the people'

• 'Government for the people, by the people'

• 'A house divided against itself cannot stand'

What did Jackson think about jobs in government?

• He believed jobs should go to the 'common man'.

• He thought only the wealthy should hold government positions.

• He believed that government jobs should be inherited.

• He thought jobs should be given based on education and experience.