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Unit 4B Review

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from

a)

the rich and well-born.

b)

Native Americans.

c)

the common people.

d)

states' rights supporters.

2.

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.

3.

The Nullification Crisis was triggered by strong opposition to the

a)

Force Bill.

b)

Indian Removal Act.

c)

Tariff of Abominations.

d)

Bank of the United States.

4.

Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?

a)

Francis Scott Kay

b)

Francis Scott Kane

c)

Francis Scott Key

d)

Francis Scott Keen

5.
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
6.

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

7.
What is the main criticism of the spoils system?
a)
It rewards political loyalty
b)
It is based on merit
c)
It often leads to unqualified people getting jobs
d)
It promotes diversity
8.

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.

9.
Andrew Jackson ran on the support of the "common man". Which is the best description of what this means?
a)
He made himself relatable to the average American.
b)
He limited the amount of voters by increasing property requirements
c)
He supported transportation growth
d)
He came from a wealthy family in the upper class
10.
Why did three times as many people vote i the presidential election of 1828 as voted in 1824?
a)
By 1828, women had gained the right to vote in some states, while no women could vote in 1824.
b)
By 1828, voting laws had been changed in most states to give all white men the right to vote.
c)
The United States had twice as many states in 1828 as it had in 1824.
d)
The candidates running for president in 1828 were more interesting than those running in 1824.
11.

In 1832 the supreme court ruled the Georgia did not have legal authority over the Cherokees living in the state. President Andrew Jackson responded to the decision by-

a)

filing another petition against the Cherokee Nation

b)

ignoring the ruling and allowing Georgia to evict the Cherokee Nation

c)

ordering state officials in Georgia to negotiate with Cherokee Nation

d)

asking congress to pay reparations to the Cherokee Nation

12.
What year did the most miners rush to California?
a)
1848
b)
1849
c)
1852
d)
1853
13.
Manifest Destiny was the belief that...
a)
It was the United States' God given right to expand to the Pacific Ocean.
b)
Native peoples in the United States should be treated with respect.
c)
The United States should respect the land claims of countries.
d)
All people in the United States should have the right to vote.
14.
Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?
a)
European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety.
b)
Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.
c)
Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.
d)
The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.