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Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
In order to remove elected officials from the opposing party and replace them with his supporters, Andrew Jackson introduced —
a spoils system.
universal suffrage.
civil service exams.
a Constitutional amendment.
Why did President Andrew Jackson oppose renewing the charter for the Second Bank of the United States?
The bank restricted Jackson from raising tariffs.
The bank did not permit the use of gold and silver for currency.
The bank had too much power over the economy and favored the wealthy.
The bank had corrupt leadership that threatened foreign trade and domestic industries.
Why was Andrew Jackson's election in 1828 significant to the development of American politics?
It was more democratic as more white males could vote.
It was the first election when black males could vote.
It led to the development of the Republican Party.
It was the first to impose a poll tax on voters.
Louisiana Purchase
Indian Removal Act
widespread drought
westward expansion
Which state voted to nullify the tariffs Congress passed and threatened to secede from the Union?
South Carolina
North Carolina
Kentucky
Virginia
What aspect of Andrew Jackson's presidency is this cartoon illustrating?
Jackson's feeling that his abilities were superior to the common man
Jackson's support of the right of individual states to make decisions
Jackson's desire to establish a monarchy in the United States
Jackson's desire to establish a strong executive branch
During the Nullification Crisis of 1832, South Carolina sought to repeal a ___________ to demonstrate its support for ___________.
high tariff...states' rights
court decision...unionism
presidential veto...judicial review
constitutional amendment...federalism
What was President Andrew Jackson's response to the threats made by South Carolina to not pay tariffs?
He sent in federal troops and declared martial law.
He fired all South Carolina government employees.
He sent in bipartisan negotiators to resolve the situation.
He threatened to send in federal troops to enforce the tariffs.
“John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it.”
Identify the speaker of this quote and the related reason for this quote.
John Marshall; about the decision in Worcester v. Georgia
James Polk; about the Mexican Cession
Andrew Jackson; about his refusal to accept Marshall's decision in Worcester v. Georgia
Andrew Jackson; about the results of his election
Which of the following is the most likely cause of the change in voting represented in this table?
a victory in the war against Great Britain
an expansion of the power of the Supreme Court
a constitutional amendment granting women the vote
an elimination of property qualifications in order to vote
What laws did South Carolina nullify as discussed in the letter above?
secession
tariffs
abolition
slavery
Many historians consider Andrew Jackson's election as president to be a major shift in American politics that is sometimes referred to as the "Revolution of 1828." Why would his election be considered a "revolution"?
Jackson was unknown before 1828.
Jackson was the first general ever elected to public office.
Jackson was elected to office by the largest majority in presidential elections.
Jackson's election represented a shift of political power from elites to the common people.
How was this ordinance a defense of states' rights?
State governments have the right to pass laws that apply to the federal government.
States have the right to consult on federal tariff laws prior to congressional approval.
Federal taxes on imports cannot be imposed if the state considers the actions unconstitutional.
Foreign powers must be able to negotiate with state governments to gain favorable import prices.
The map above shows what event?
exploration of Louisiana Purchase
Trail of Tears
Battle of New Orleans
Westward Expansion
Which headline could have accompanied the election of Andrew Jackson as president?
"A Victory for the Common Man"
"As Usual, No Change"
"A Hero Leads the Republican Party"
"Weak, Indecisive Leader Takes Power"
One goal of the U.S. Congress in passing this act was to —
avoid conflict between white settlers and American Indian tribes
provide legal protections for American Indian tribal land ownership
assimilate American Indian tribes into the culture of the United States
use American Indian tribes to push out foreign control of western territories
What was President Jackson's position on South Carolina's claim that they could nullify the Tariff of 1828?
They had a right to nullify the Tariff.
No state had the right to ignore a law passed by Congress.
The U. S. Constitution was ambivalent.
They needed Congress to pass a treaty to enable them to nullify.
Thomas Jefferson was to the Louisiana Purchase as ___________ was to the Indian Removal Act.
James Polk
Henry Clay
James Monroe
Andrew Jackson
What was the impact of Jackson's attempt to reduce conflicts between American Indians and white settlers during the 1830s?
American Indians were forced to relocate.
American Indians were granted U.S. citizenship.
White settlers were encouraged to abandon American Indian lands.
White settlers were ordered to avoid contact with American Indians.
Which of the following U.S. presidents is described in the information above?
Martin Van Buren
Andrew Jackson
James K. Polk
John Adams
Why did President Andrew Jackson remove the American Indians from the South in the 1830s?
because he had a fear of American Indians
because he wanted them to be happy in their own land
so the American Indian children would have a better chance for education
to clear the land for white settlers to move in
Which Supreme Court case declared the Cherokee Nation in the state of Georgia to be "a distinct community, occupying its own territory" in which the "laws of Georgia can have no force"?
Cherokee Nation v. Georgia
Lone Wolf v. Hitchcock
Worcester v. Georgia
Elk v. Wilkins
I am a law that was applauded in the North, but despised in the South. Manufacturers liked me. Farmers wished I would go away. My passage led to the Nullification Crisis of 1832.
What law am I?
Wilmot Provision
Missouri Compromise
Tariff of Abominations
Independent Treasury Act
What was the name of Jackson's political system of rewarding government jobs to men for their loyalty rather than their talents?
national system
spoils system
political system
rotten system
