Voting Rights and Political Developments

What change in voting qualifications occurred between 1820 and 1850 in most US states?

• Property qualifications were raised, limiting voters.

• Property qualifications were lowered or eliminated.

• Only non-white males were allowed to vote.

• Only women were allowed to vote.

Which of the following was a key component of the American System, a program of economic nationalism?

• Eliminating all tariffs on imported goods.

• Federally financed internal improvements like roads and canals.

• Establishing a single, powerful state bank.

• Promoting an agrarian republic with minimal industry.

What was a key provision of the Missouri Compromise?

• All new states admitted to the Union would be free states.

• Missouri was admitted as a slave state, and Maine as a free state.

• Slavery was prohibited in all territories south of the 36°30′ parallel.

• All states above the 36°30′ parallel were allowed to have slaves.

Martin Van Buren is considered important for which of the following contributions to American politics?

• He was the first president to advocate for women's suffrage.

• He invented the modern Democratic Party.

• He successfully abolished slavery in all new territories.

• He was known for his strong opposition to internal improvements.

What was a main reason the Whig Party formed in response to Andrew Jackson's presidency?

• They supported Jackson's policies on tariffs.

• They believed Jackson was gaining too much power for the executive branch.

• They wanted to abolish the national bank.

• They advocated for states' rights over federal power.

Why did South Carolina threaten to nullify the Tariff of 1828?

• They believed the tariff benefited Northern manufacturers at their expense.

• They wanted to increase trade with foreign countries.

• They supported a stronger federal government.

• They were protesting the Indian Removal Act.

What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act of 1830, supported by President Jackson?

• To establish new trade routes with Native American tribes.

• To provide funds for Native American education.

• To relocate Native American tribes from their homes in the Southeast to western lands.

• To grant Native American tribes full citizenship rights.

What action did President Andrew Jackson take regarding the bill to extend the charter of the Second National Bank?

• He signed the bill into law.

• He vetoed the bill, preventing its extension.

• He allowed the bill to become law without his signature.

• He referred the bill to the Supreme Court for review.