Age of Jackson Crash Course US History

The video explores the rise of democratization in the US during the Age of Jackson, highlighting changes in voting rights and the influence of Andrew Jackson. It discusses the American System, the Monroe Doctrine, and the Missouri Compromise, which led to the rise of political parties. The video also covers Jackson's presidency, including the nullification crisis, the Indian Removal Act, and his banking policies, which resulted in the Panic of 1837. The Age of Jackson marked a shift towards modern American politics, with increased executive power and the expansion of democracy.

What was a key change in voting rights during the Age of Jackson?

• Voting rights were restricted to landowners only.

• Property qualifications for voting were lowered or eliminated.

• Voting rights were extended to all non-white males.

• Voting rights were extended to all women.

What was one component of the American System?

• Universal suffrage

• Free trade agreements

• Federally financed internal improvements

• Abolition of slavery

What did the Missouri Compromise achieve?

• It allowed Missouri to enter as a slave state and Maine as a free state.

• It abolished slavery in all states.

• It granted voting rights to women.

• It established a national bank.

Who was known as the 'Little Magician' and played a key role in forming the Democratic Party?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

• Martin Van Buren

• Henry Clay

What was a major criticism of Andrew Jackson by the Whigs?

• He opposed the Indian Removal Act.

• He was too lenient on tariffs.

• He acted like a monarch by concentrating power in the executive branch.

• He supported the Second Bank of the United States.

What was the result of the nullification crisis during Jackson's presidency?

• Jackson used the Force Act to assert federal power.

• South Carolina successfully seceded from the Union.

• Jackson resigned from the presidency.

• The tariff of 1828 was completely repealed.

What was the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

• A law that granted citizenship to Native Americans.

• A policy to relocate Native American tribes to lands west of the Mississippi.

• An act that abolished all treaties with Native American tribes.

• A law that allowed Native Americans to vote.

What was the impact of Jackson's banking policies?

• They increased the power of the national bank.

• They reduced inflation significantly.

• They strengthened the Second Bank of the United States.

• They led to the Panic of 1837.

How did Jackson's presidency influence modern American politics?

• He established a monarchy in the United States.

• He reduced the power of the federal government.

• He expanded executive power and emphasized the president's role as a democratic representative.

• He abolished the executive branch.

What was a significant outcome of the Age of Jackson?

• The establishment of a new monarchy.

• The beginning of modern American politics with expanded democracy.

• The complete abolition of slavery.

• The end of political parties in the US.