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Manifest Destiny to Jackson

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following DOES describe Jackson's upbringing? Click ALL that apply.

a)

Poor

b)

Suffered many hardships

c)

He was the son of a lawyer

d)

Often in trouble

2.

Which was NOT one of the 5 "civilized" tribes of the Southeast?

a)

Cheyenne

b)

Seminole

c)

Choctaw

d)

Creek

3.

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.

4.

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.

5.

Did Andrew Jackson support the National bank?

a)

yes

b)

no

6.

Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?

a)

Francis Scott Kay

b)

Francis Scott Kane

c)

Francis Scott Key

d)

Francis Scott Keen

7.
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
8.
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.
9.

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

10.
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
11.
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
12.

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.

13.
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
14.
The United States government decided to move the Native Americans from their land to the
a)
North
b)
South
c)
East
d)
West
15.
About __________________ Cherokee died on the Trail of Tears.
a)
400
b)
1500
c)
4000
d)
15000
16.
Settlers wanted the Native Americans to relocate so that the settlers could take the land for themselves.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
President Jackson ignored Chief Justice John Marshall's decision about the Cherokee.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
What states were part of the Mexican Cession?
a)
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania
b)
Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi
c)
Oregon, Washington, Idaho
d)
California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada
19.
The war with Mexico BEGAN with
a)
California's rebellion
b)
a border dispute in Texas
c)
the Battle of Buena Vista
d)
a US invasion of Mexico City
20.
Which of the following presidents purchased Louisiana?
a)
Washington
b)
Adams
c)
Jefferson
d)
Jackson
21.
How did the U.S. acquire Oregon? 
a)
treaty with the British
b)
war with England
c)
purchased from the British
d)
war with Mexico
22.
Why was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853?
a)
it was needed for the building of a railroad
b)
it was a gift from Mexico
c)
it was part of the treaty with Mexico
d)
gold was discovered in that area
23.
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.
24.
The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________
a)
Mississippi River
b)
Pacific Ocean
c)
Rocky Mountains
d)
Great Lakes
25.
What did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the annexation of Texas in 1845, and the Mexican War of 1846 have in common?
a)
They brought about a war with Spain.
b)
They increased the territory of the United States.
c)
Each resulted in territory annexed by the United States.
d)
Each involved land forcibly taken from Mexico.
26.
What was the name of the time period where people from all over flocked to California in search for gold?
a)
The Gold Rush
b)
The Gold Movement
c)
Goldilocks
d)
Gold Gathering
27.
What were the difficulties of the Oregon Trail?
a)
Length of the journey
b)
Disease
c)
Weather
d)
All of the above
28.
Why would people head West on the Oregon Trail?
a)
Free pizza at the end of the trip.
b)
They win a million dollars.
c)
New land, opportunities & life.
d)
The Oregon coast was prettier than the East coast.
29.
Whose election pushed forward the Annexation of Texas?
a)
Zachary Taylor
b)
John Tyler
c)
James K. Polk
d)
William Henry Harrison
30.

The Mexican-American War ended with the signing of ______________________.

a)

The Treaty of Paris

b)

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

c)

The Treaty of Ghent

d)

The Treaty of Taylor

31.
Why did the U.S. and Mexico go to war?
a)
All of these answers are correct
b)
The U.S. and Mexico disagreed over their boundary
c)
America's continued desire to achieve manifest destiny
d)
The U.S. recently annexed Texas
32.
 What year did the gold rush in California begin? 
a)
1492
b)
1619
c)
1776
d)
1848
33.
Where was gold first discovered in California?
a)
Sutters Mill
b)
San Fransisco
c)
San Diego
d)
Sacramento
34.
What was the nickname for people who moved to California during the gold rush? 
a)
Surfers
b)
Coasters
c)
Forty Niners
d)
Raiders
35.
What was it called when miners used pans to separate dirt from gold? 
a)
Gold sifting
b)
Dirt panning
c)
Panning for gold
d)
Pan searching
36.

Mexican and Chinese miners worked hard and found a lot of gold, but they also faced discrimination. What is discrimination?

a)

unfair treatment of people based on their race, gender, age, or other characteristic

b)

given fair treatment

c)

when others help each other out

d)

treating others like you want to be treated

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