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Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. In the election of 1824, the candidates were all

• Republicans

• Federalist

• Democratic-Republicans

• Whig

Which statement BEST describes the effect of the Nullification Crisis on the United States?

• It emphasized regional divisions and helped lead to the Civil War.

• It emphasized the power of the Supreme Court and led to more important decisions.

• It emphasized new divisions and led to the breakup of the Democratic-Republican Party.

• It emphasized shared interests and helped keep the country together.

How did Andrew Jackson react to the Nullification Crisis?

• He emphasized the power of the national government over state governments but did not attempt to enforce federal law.

• He agreed with calls to respect states’ rights and allowed states to make their own decisions on the issue.

• He agreed with calls to respect states’ rights and tried to find a compromise that would satisfy all parties.

• He emphasized the power of the national government over state governments and ensured federal law was followed.

Which statement best reflects the perspective of U.S. President Andrew Jackson regarding the relocation of American Indians?

• “Relocation is necessary, but the U.S. should pay American Indians a fair price for the land.”

• “If American Indians will cooperate and share the land, relocation is not necessary.”

• “Relocation is wrong because American Indians were here first and this land belongs to them.”

• “Relocation is necessary because U.S. citizens and American Indians will get along better if they are separated.”

How did the “spoils system” operate?

• Andrew Jackson replaced many long-serving government officials with his loyal supporters.

• John Quincy Adams replaced many positions held by loyal supporters with independent government officials.

• John Quincy Adams replaced many long-serving government officials with his loyal supporters.

• Andrew Jackson replaced many positions held by loyal supporters with independent government officials.

What were the goals that Andrew Jackson said he would pursue if he won the election of 1828? (Choose 2)

• reform the spoils system

• end excessive government spending

• reform the Supreme Court

• create a national bank

• end political corruption

Why did Andrew Jackson and his supporters call the election of 1824 a “corrupt bargain”?

• Jackson lost because Henry Clay refused to accept the Electoral College results.

• Jackson lost because Henry Clay convinced the House of Representatives to elect John Quincy Adams.

• Jackson lost because Henry Clay used the spoils system.

• Jackson lost because Henry Clay would not permit him to run as a Democratic-Republican.

What change was required by the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

• All American Indians living in the U.S. must resettle in Mexico or Canada.

• All American Indians living in the northeastern U.S. must resettle in the southeastern U.S.

• All American Indians living in the southeastern U.S. must resettle west of the Mississippi River.

• All American Indians living west of the Mississippi River must resettle in the southeastern U.S.

What was one of the South's objections to the higher tariffs enacted by Congress?

• They would allow them access to cheap forign imports
• They would prevent domestic manufacturing from growing
• They would make it more difficult to export crops

Which political leader argued that states could nullify federal laws?

• John Quincy Adams
• John C. Calhoun
• Daniel Webster
• Henry Clay