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Industrial Revolution and Jackson Era

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Before the Industrial Revolution most Americans had what kind of lifestyle?

a)

Easy life

b)

Agrarian life

c)

Business life

d)

Wealthy life

2.
In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
a)
The United States
b)
England
c)
France
d)
Germany
3.
Before the Industrial Revolution all products were created by
a)
Factories
b)
Hand
c)
Slaves
d)
Royalty
4.
What product was first made using machines in factories?
a)
Steel
b)
textiles
c)
locomotives
d)
flying shuttles
5.

This machine allowed factories to be built anywhere, powered by coal and water.

a)

flying shuttle

b)

steam engine

c)

spinning jenny

d)

cotton gin

6.

Transportation was made easier during the Industrial Revolution because of what invention?

a)

Cotton Gin

b)

Railroads

c)

Wagons

d)

Machines

7.
Why did people move to the cities during the Industrial revolution?
a)
Jobs in factories
b)
Jobs on the farm
c)
Family
d)
Friends
8.
Which of the following was NOT associated with early factory working conditions?
a)
Low wages
b)
Safe working conditions
c)
Dangerous working conditions
d)
Widespread pollution
9.

Andrew Jackson was born...

a)

on the border between North and South Carolina

b)

in Kentucky

c)

in New York

d)

in Georgia

10.

General Jackson is most famous for...

a)

his victory at the Battle of New Orleans at the end of the War of 1812

b)

being lenient toward those who broke the rules

c)

sparing the lives of his enemies when they surrendered

d)

losing the fight for Florida

11.
Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs became known as
a)
the spoils system.
b)
Jacksonian democracy.
c)
mudslinging.
d)
a corrupt bargain.
12.
Which group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy?
a)
the rich and well-born
b)
Native Americans
c)
the common people
d)
states' rights supporters
13.
The Trail of Tears refers to
a)
Jackson’s angry negotiations with the Five Civilized Tribes.
b)
the movement of Seminole Indians from the West to Florida.
c)
government workers who lost their jobs due to Jackson’s spoils system.
d)
the removal of Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Indian Territory.
14.
Why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?
a)
He thought its president was inexperienced and poorly educated.
b)
He thought it loaned too much money to farmers and workers.
c)
He thought it was unconstitutional and that it favored the rich.
d)
He thought it benefited western business owners over those in the east.
15.
What does the Indian Removal Act do?
a)
Pushes all Native Americans into Florida
b)
Allows Georgia to use Native Americans as slaves
c)
Enacts the policy of assimilation
d)
Moves Native Americans west beyond the Mississippi River
16.
Which of the following is the best definition for the spoils system?
a)
a bribe
b)
choosing the most qualified applicant for the job
c)
voting for the best candidate to represent the public
d)
rewarding your supporters with jobs in the government once elected
17.

Who is known as the "Little Magician" and is credited for creating the first Democratic Party?

a)

Andrew Jackson

b)

Martin Van Burren

c)

John Adams

d)

Henry Clay

18.

As a military leader, Jackson was known as....

a)

"Old Hickory" for his toughness

b)

"Old Ironsides" for his strength

c)

"Old Oak" for his age

d)

"Old Pine" because he liked Christmas trees

19.

Jackson was popular as president because he was known for...

a)

favoring the wealthy elite

b)

making smart decisions that benefited the entire country

c)

not doing anything significant

d)

representing the "common man" and standing up against the wealthy elite

20.

What was the impact of so many people moving to cities? Click all that apply.

a)

Overpopulation

b)

Bad living conditions

c)

Limited housing

d)

More crimes

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