Missouri Compromise Quiz

Who proposed the Missouri Compromise in 1820?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Henry Clay

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise?

• To start a war

• To balance free and slave states

• To end slavery

• To create new states

Which state became a free state as a result of the Missouri Compromise?

• Missouri

• Maine

• Texas

• California

At what latitude was the line drawn as part of the Missouri Compromise?

• 45°00'

• 36°30'

• 30°00'

• 40°00'

What method did Andrew Jackson use to collect taxes from southern states?

• He used federal force

• He lowered the taxes

• He asked for donations

• He ignored the taxes

How did some people perceive Andrew Jackson's leadership style?

• Like a king

• Like a servant

• Like a teacher

• Like a friend

Who was allowed to vote during Andrew Jackson's presidency?

• All white men age 21 or older

• Only landowners

• All men and women

• Only government officials

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A joyful celebration

• A forced relocation of Native American tribes

• A famous battle

• A peaceful migration

Which tribes were affected by the Trail of Tears?

• Cherokee, Seminole, Muscogee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw

• Apache, Navajo, Sioux, and Iroquois

• Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, and Cayuga

• Hopi, Zuni, Ute, and Paiute

Approximately how many Cherokee died during the Trail of Tears?

• 500

• 1,000

• 4,000

• 10,000