Jacksonian Democracy and The Trail of Tears

The "Trail of Tears" was ​ (a)  

• a road to Oregon Territory
• A law created by Pres. Jackson
• the forced removal of native tribes.
• Allowed Cherokee to stay after Worcester v. GA

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C1 Understands key ideals and principles

Which of the following best describes a key feature of Jacksonian Democracy?

• Expansion of voting rights to all adult men, regardless of property ownership

• Limiting voting rights to landowners only

• Establishment of a monarchy

• Abolition of the two-party system

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NC.SOC.WH.H.1

Which of the following was a consequence of the forced migration known as the Trail of Tears?

• Increased population of Native Americans in the Southeast

• Significant loss of life among Native American tribes

• Immediate granting of U.S. citizenship to all Native Americans

• End of westward expansion

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NC.SOC.WH.G.1

Analyze how ethnocentrism and stereotypes contributed to the justification of the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears.

• They promoted understanding and respect for Native cultures

• They were used to portray Native Americans as obstacles to progress, justifying their removal

• They led to the immediate integration of Native Americans into U.S. society

• They had no influence on government policy

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NC.SOC.WH.H.1

Evaluate the consequences of the Trail of Tears on both Native American societies and the United States as a whole.

• It resulted only in positive outcomes for all involved

• It led to cultural loss, population decline among Native Americans, and long-term mistrust between Native peoples and the U.S. government

• It had no lasting effects on either group

• It immediately improved relations between Native Americans and settlers

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NC.SOC.WH.G.2

What policy did the government promote to help Native Americans?

• Vigilantism
• Progressvism
• The referendum
• Assimilation 

Why did General George Custer and the US Army attack the Lakota, the Cheyenne, and other American Indians during the Battle of The Little Bighorn? 

• The US government wanted to end a war between the Lakota and the Cheyenne.

• The American Indians would not give up their land and move onto reservations.

• The US government wanted the American Indians to move from Little Bighorn to Georgia.

The spoils system was:

• A system of appointing officials based on merit and qualifications

• A system of giving government jobs to political supporters

• A system of checks and balances between the branches of government

• A system of electing the president through the Electoral College

Answer explanation

The spoils system refers to the practice of giving government jobs to political supporters, rather than based on merit. This system was prevalent in the 19th century, emphasizing loyalty over qualifications.

Why was Andrew Jackson well knowned before the Election of 1824?

• He had been Speaker of the House of Representatives

• He was a famous writer

• He was the war hero of Battle of New Orleans

• He was Secretary of State

Why was Andrew Jackson considered the "popular choice" for President of the United States during the Election of 1824?

• He was a famous writer

• He was very handsome

• He represented the "common man"

• He had hanged people during the Battle of New Orleans