WorksheetsExam 3.2 Social Studies Age of Jackson
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which precedent was established by the Supreme Court ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland?
States could charter banks.
The federal government could not tax the states.
States could not tax the federal government.
The federal government had the power to control commerce.
Which Supreme Court case in 1824 greatly affected the movement of goods and products across state lines?
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
Gibbons v. Ogden
Monroe v. Jackson
Which of the following best explains the impact of the Monroe Doctrine?
The United States would not allow foreign nations to form alliances.
The United States would not allow further European colonization of the Americas.
The United States would serve as a negotiator between European nations.
The United States would protect the economic interests of Europe
During the 1830s public servants and officials were widely perceived to be unqualified. What practice reinforced that perception?
The public voting for candidates based on religious affiliations
The president rewarding political supports with appointment to desirable positions
The federal government recruiting volunteers to serve abroad as ambassadors
Legislators awarding government contracts to the lowest bidders
What was one effect of these events on the 1828 presidential election?
Votes were cast by secret ballot.
Property qualifications for voting were strengthened.
Poll taxes were reduced.
Voter participation increased.
The U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to --
Prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
Deter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. colonies
Encourage European powers to invest in Latin America
Keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America
Why was the voting turn-out three times higher in the presidential Election of 1828 than in the Election of 1824?
By 1828, women had gained the right to vote in some states, while no females could vote in 1824.
By 1828, voting laws had been changed in most states to give all white men the right to vote.
The United States had twice as many states in 1828 as it had in 1824.
The candidates running for president in 1828 were more interesting than those running in 1824.
Andrew Jackson’s practice of giving government jobs to his political supporters is known as __?__.
Corrupt Bargain
Jacksonian Democracy
Mudslinging
Spoils System
Andrew Jackson was considered to be the “Hero of New Orleans” because he__?_.
purchased Louisiana in 1803 from the French.
ordered levees built and the town was saved from a hurricane.
invaded the city and freed it from the Spanish.
defeated the British in the last battle of the War of 1812.
Jackson won the 1828 election due to the support of
Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun
the rich and well-born
the common people
Native Americans
What did McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden do for the National Government?
Expanded powers of Congress
Expanded the powers of the state
Supreme Court can rule a law unconstitutional
Gave James Monroe the right to serve 3 terms
What did the Adams-Onis Treaty do for the United States?
Doubled the size of the United States
Spain gave Florida to the United States
Texas became part of the Union
Set the 49th parallel as the U.S. - Canadian border
What economic system has individuals and companies produce and distribute goods for profit?
socialism
communism
federalism
capitalism
In the election of 1824 Andrew Jackson received the largest share of
elector votes
popular votes
tariffs
state votes
Jackson won the election of 1828 and the U.S. entered into a new era called?
Era of Good Feelings
Era of Bad Feelings
Age of Jackson
Age of Rebellion
How was Jackson's election of 1828 different from the previous elections?
Voting rights were expanded
Voting rights were removed
Slaves could now vote
Women could now vote
Majority rule and expansion of political power to all can be best defined as
Republicanism
Jacksonian Federalism
Jacksonian Democracy
Socialism
What was the purpose of adopting a new National Bank?
Standardize currency and provide credit
Collect taxes
Increase tariffs
To help federal spending on transportation projects
What made transportation more efficient?
animal powered machines
steam powered trade
solar panels
wagons
What was the court decision in Gibbons v. Ogden?
States cannot tax the federal bank
Congress regulates interstate trade
The president regulates taxes
Congress regulates out of state trade
