WorksheetsTNReady Review: Federalist Era through Age of Jackson
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 24mins
Which battle made Andrew Jackson a national hero?
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of San Jacinto
How did suffrage increase during Jackson's presidency?
Women gained the right to vote
All people were given the right to vote
You no longer had to own property and more people felt connected to politics
The 13th amendment was passed
What state is present day "Indian Territory"?
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Oklahoma
What Supreme Court case protected the Cherokee's right to stay in Georgia?
Worcester v. Georgia
Marbury v. Madison
Gibbons v. Ogden
McCulloch v. Maryland
Why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?
He thought its president was inexperienced and poorly educated.
He thought it loaned too much money to farmers and workers.
He thought it was unconstitutional and that it favored the rich.
He thought it benefited western business owners over those in the east.
The Supreme Court’s reviewing and ruling on acts of other branches of the government and determining if a law is unconstitutional is called...
supremacy.
law review.
judicial review.
Supreme ruling.
What was the result of the Supreme Court decisions made by Chief Justice John Marshall in the following cases:
- Marbury vs. Madison
- McCullough vs. Maryland
- Gibbons vs. Ogden
the court upheld the rights of the workers.
the court abolished the system of slavery.
the court protected the rights of children.
the court ruled in favor of strengthening the federal government.
What do you call the buying and selling of goods that occurs between different states?
monopolies
Intrastate Commerce
Interstate Commerce
Bartering
Which two men were involved in what Andrew Jackson called a "corrupt bargain" that caused Jackson to lose the election of 1824?
Henry Clay
Daniel Morgan
John Calhoun
Stephen Breckenridge
John Quincy Adams
Why were the routes travelled by Southeastern tribes labelled the "Trail of Tears?"
The natives were sad at the loss of their ancestral lands
Thousands of native people died during the journey
Natives travelling the trail cried the entire time
The Cherokee were saddened by the split in their tribe
Who said, "Shays' Rebellion showed us that the Articles of Confederation are too weak. The states can't handle big problems like that on their own. We need a stronger national government to keep the country safe and prevent chaos."
Anti-federalists
Federalists
What issue was at the root of the Nullification Crisis of 1832 in South Carolina?
Whether or not states had the right to pass their own taxes
Whether or not states had the right to ignore federal laws that they disagreed with
Whether or not the federal government had the power to overrule state laws
Whether or not the federal government could use the military to enforce federal laws within a state
"The Constitution creates 3 branches with a system of checks and balances to prevent the national government from abusing its power. This is enough to protect the rights of the people now and also in the future."
Anti-federalists
Federalists
George Washington set many precedents, or examples for other presidents to follow, during his time in office. Which of these was a precedent that Washington set?
Created a "cabinet" of experts to help him govern
Made the Vice-president the head of the Senate
served only two terms of office before stepping down
issued a farewell address to American citizens
served as Commander-in-chief of the Navy
"We declared independence and fought the Revolution because the King had abused his power and violated people's rights. How can we be sure that this new and more powerful national government won't try to do the same thing again?"
Anti-federalists
Federalists
"A confederation of independent states is too weak. We've tried that and now the country is falling apart. We need a government that has enough power to make decisions for the whole nation to allow it to survive and grow."
Anit-federalists
Federaists
Thomas Jefferson once wrote to George Washington, "I consider the foundation of the Constitution as laid upon this ground: That all powers delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states or the people. To take a single step beyond the boundaries thus specifically drawn around the powers of Congress, is to take possession of a boundless field of power, no longer susceptible of any definition. The incorporation of a bank, and the powers assumed by this bill, have not, in my opinion, been delegated to the United States by the Constitution.
What major issue of government power was Jefferson discussing with Washington?
The growing issues with France
the increasing National Debt
The popularity of Alexander Hamilton
Strict vs. Loose interpretation of the Constitution
In the early 1800's, which group of people would MOST LIKELY support a National Bank and a protective tariff?
Southern farmers
a politician from South Carolina
A Northern factory owner
a cotton farmer in the West
What was the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts passed under John Adams?
To increase immigration from Europe
To crack down on threats or dissent with the federal government
to stop discrimination of non-Christian groups
To support a decrease in the importation of African slaves
the slogan "Millions for defense, but not one penny for tribute!" came about in response to what controversial action during John Adams's presidency?
The Quasi War with France
The Jay Treaty
The XYZ Affair
The Alien and Sedition acts
The election of 1800, oftentimes referred to as "The Revolution of 1800", was significant for what very important reason?
America had won the war of 1812
Power was peacefully transferred from one political party to another
It was the first use of the Electoral College
It was the first election supported by the British government
Thomas Jefferson disagreed with how the government had been run under presidents Washington and Adams. When he became president, he immediately made changes. What actions below did he NOT take?
Fired all government officials who were Federalists
cut the military budget in half
cancelled all taxes except customs duties (tariffs)
reduced the number of government workers, esecially diplomats
What surprise development prompted Thomas Jefferson to attempt to purchase western Florida and the port of New Orleans?
France was building cities along the Mississippi River
The Spanish had secretly transferred control of the port to France
He was attempting to ward off a war with Spain over the region
He wanted to stop paying the shipping taxes that Spain was charging America
Napoleon was prompted to sell the Louisiana Territory for what two main reasons?
Toussaint L'Overture had defeated France in Haiti
France had no more need for furs in the region
The French had lost favor with the natives since losing the French and Indian War
He was in need of money to finance his war against England
Napoleon had determined that there were no valuable resources in the region
Jefferson signed the Embargo Act of 1807 to try and force the British to stop interfering with American commerce. What did it actually do? Choose all that apply:
Convinced France to pass and an embargo against Britain
Was ignored by the British
caused millions in losses to American businesses
forced many Americans out of work
Forced Britain to negotiate new trade deals
What continued act by the British finally force President Madison to declare war in 1812?
Britain was encroaching on land in the Northeast
The continued impressment of American sailors into the British Navy
Britain had continually violated trade agreements with the United States
Britain refused to recognize the Treat of Paris of 1783
What was the term used to describe how Americans felt following their victory in the War of 1812?
American Exceptionalism
The Golden Age
The Era of Good Feelings
The Age of Reform
