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WorksheetsThe Andrew Jackson Era (7th president - 1829-1837)
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 13mins
Andrew Jackson was the ___ president.
6th
7th
8th
9th
What "System" did President Jackson use?
The Drainage System
The Power System
The Polite System
The Spoils System
What did the Spoils System do?
It was used to bribe the citizens into voting for Jackson during the presidential election.
It made sure that food from the markets didn't spoil before they were bought.
It made sure that no one was too spoiled in the country, and made it so that money was distributed out to those who didn't have enough.
It made sure that those who were spoiled with riches and money were put in jail.
What problems did the Spoils System cause? (2 answers)
It only benefit the wealthy because more money was given to them.
It caused Jackson to fire useful advisors and workers who knew what they were doing.
It only benefit the poor because money was taken from the privileged citizens and given to the poor.
Unqualified individuals were given jobs they didn't know how to do.
Why was President Jackson considered "The Common Man's President?"
He came from rich and privileged beginnings.
He put laws into place that encouraged humble and humane behavior.
He came from poor and humble beginnings.
He was casual and humble, and always encouraged equality for all men.
What was the Nullification Crisis?
Courts were nullifying cases and refusing to participate because of paycheck concerns with Congress.
States were refusing to participate with federal taxes because it was considered "unconstitutional."
South Carolina protested against a federal tariff, and they threatened to secede from the U.S.
A compromise went south and was declared void by the now-seceded state, and war was declared.
Who provided a compromise in Congress, and what issue did the Nullification Crisis bring up?
Henry Clay; Sectionalism - unfairly focusing on one area instead of the entire country.
Andrew Johnson; Sectionalism - unfairly focusing on one area instead of the entire country.
Henry Clay; Compartmentalism - the area they were focusing on was too small to be of federal concern.
Andrew Jackson; Compartmentalism - the area they were focusing on was too small to be of federal concern.
Which Act and result did President Jackson produce? Did this contribute to Westward Expansion?
The Westward Act; the Bank Wars; no
The Westward Act; the Bank Wars; yes
The Indian Removal Act; the Trail of Tears; yes
The Indian Removal Act; the Trail of Tears; no
True or false: Andrew Jackson did NOT encourage the Indian Removal Act
True
False
What was the Indian Removal Act?
The forceful removal enforced by the Government to get rid of Indigenous People from their own land in the name of Westward Expansion.
The embracing of Indigenous People into white settlers' land, where equality was highly encouraged.
The removal of Indigenous People from their lands, where they were forced off of the continent and had to travel to other lands, like Europe and Asia, to survive.
The intentional killings of Indigenous People, where few were left alive to fight for themselves.
What is the Trail of Tears? (2 answers)
The multiple roads and paths taken by Native Americans to get to (modern-day) Oklahoma.
A single road by which all Native Tribes flocked together and helped each other survive during their trip to Oklahoma.
The multiple trails taken by different Native Tribes, which were full of sadness, death, and tragedy because of the tremendous loss experienced on them.
A few roads by which Native Americans traveled in happiness and no pain.
How many Native People died on the Trail of Tears?
more than 2,000
almost 6,000
more than 5,000
almost 8,000
What land did Andrew Jackson set out for the Native Americans?
Illinois
Arkansas
Ohio
Oklahoma
Bank Wars - Why did Andrew Jackson hate the National Bank?
It only benefit the wealthy.
It only benefit the poor.
Bank Wars - Why did Congress love the National Bank?
It helped the economy.
It harmed the economy.
Did Andrew Jackson eventually get rid of the National Bank? If so, what problem did that cause?
No
Yes; inflation
Yes; inequality
Yes; riots and threats to secede
In the court case of Worchester v. Georgia, what was Jackson's response?
Jackson completely ignored the case ruling and went on with the forcing of Natives from their territory.
Jackson respected the ruling and left the Natives alone.
Jackson secretly ignored the ruling and sneakily removed the Natives from their territory, excusing it as the Native's decision to move away.
Jackson secretly resented the ruling, but went along with the ruling, leaving the Natives alone.
Who was Chief Justice John Marshall?
A Head of Law Enforcement who enforced an Act known as the Arbitrary System.
A traitor of the legal system.
A Head Justice who broke a court ruling and instead ruled against it.
A Head Justice who set new precedents.
What was the impact of Gibbons v. Ogden and Mcculloch v. Maryland?
G v. O: Commerce between states had to follow federal laws (Interstate Commerce).
G v. O: Seceding states must have a right and just reason to secede from the Union.
M v. M: States could not prevent federal government from establishing federal laws (federal law tops everything, states have to abide).
M v. M: The Spoils System must be abolished for the good and growth of our country.
What did Jackson believe?
States > federal government (increased state power)
Federal government > states (increased federal power)
What are President Jackson's main failures? (2 answers)
The Spoils System
Expanded Voting
The Trail of Tears
New Political Party - Democratic
What are President Jackson's main successes? (2 answers)
The Spoils System
Expanded Voting
The Trail of Tears
New Political Party - Democratic
Have you learned anything yet?
Yes
No
Reflection - What have you learned so far?
