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WorksheetsAndrew Jackson & The Indian Removal Act
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 26mins
Which headline could have accompanied the election of Andrew Jackson as president?
"A Hero Leads the Republican Party"
"As Usual, No Change"
"A Victory for the Common Man"
"Here we go again"
The _________ in 1830 authorized the removal of Native Americans who lived east of the Mississippi river to lands in the west.
Five Civilized Tribes
He represented the French who were moving to America
Harsh traveling conditions
There were many deaths among the Natives
Natives dealt with racist violence the entire journey
The trail was known as, "The place where they cried" due to Natives crying throughout the journey
Why did the white settlers and the American Indians begin having conflicts?
White settlers felt they had the right to settle on American Indian land
American Indians built fences to keep the settlers' cattle out
White settlers kidnapped American Indian children
Gold was discovered on American Indian land
Andrew Jackson was...
a veteran (fought in) of the Revolutionary war
a veteran (fought in) of the War of 1812
Nicknamed "Old Hickory" due to his tough demeanor
viewed as weak by many Americans
Andrew Jackson was first a senator but then ....
became the 7th President of the United States
became the 27th President of the United States
became a member of the House of Representatives
retired and lived out the rest of his days as a lawyer
As President, Andrew Jackson was known for challenging the precedents set by previous Presidents. Which one best describes a way Jackson did this?
He regularly used his veto power instead of working (compromising) with Congress
He always worked with Congress, trying to seek compromise
He believed in treating everyone equally - even Native Americans and women
He worked hard to make sure women gained the right to vote while he was President
About what percent (%) of the Cherokee population died on the Trail of Tears?
2%
16%
25%
45%
During Jackson's Presidency, the Democratic party formed. Which best align with who would support this party in the 1830s?
Farmers
Small government
An educated business leader
The wealthy / rich
What reasoning did Jackson give for no longer wanting the Second Bank of the U.S.?
Jackson thought the bank was acting unconstitutionally (abusing power)
Jackson hated bankers
Jackson wanted to see the country suffer in an economic depression
Native Americans had a lot of money in the Second Bank and wanted to steal money from them
The closing of the Second Bank of the U.S. lead directly to... (Choose 2)
The Panic of 1837, an economic depression
The opening of "Pet Banks" in various states
many Americans making lots of money
small farmers gaining more money and land
The Cherokee tribe fought back against the Indian Removal Act. Select TWO (2) ways the tribe tried to defend its people and stop the removal of the Cherokee.
worked through the U.S. court system
took a signed petition with 16,000 signatures to the U.S. Congress in opposition of the law
led an armed resistance inciting several riots
tried to assassinate President Jackson
During Jackson's Presidency, the Whig party formed (later known as the Republican party). Which options best align with who would support this party in the 1830s? Choose 2
Farmers
Labor unions
An educated business leader
The wealthy / rich
After Texas gains its independence from Mexico, they asked to join the United States. Did Andrew Jackson allow this to happen? Why?
No, we don't like Texas
No, we don't want to deal with the issue of slavery in this new state
Yes, we need more land for the U.S.
Yes, we helped you win this war
When the Cherokee protested their removal, ____.
they successfully fought off American soldiers
the government gave them land in the Florida territory
President Jackson met with them to find a peaceful solution
the U.S. army was sent in to force them to move
Trail of Tears & The Indian Removal Act
What territory was added after it won independence from Mexico and became an independent republic?
California and the Southwest territory
Oregon
Texas
Louisiana
Which best describes the spoil system Andrew Jackson put into place while he was in office?
The political party that wins an election rewards itself by appointing their supporters to government positions.
Giving the current President 2 more votes from each state when there is a tie in an election.
Allowing members of Congress to be the ones who choose the Presidential nominees in the lead up to an election.
It was the process of the Senate changing who was the Secretary of State, Treasury and War every 10 years.
Which event is being described in this quote?
Indian Removal Act
The Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Trail of Tears
Jackson Purchase
From which group did Andrew Jackson receive the most support in the election of 1828?
Republicans
common people
rich upper-class
Native Americans
The Cherokee people were forced to leave their land in Georgia and walk_________ to their new home in _____________.
2000 miles; New Mexico
1000 miles; Oklahoma
1500 miles; Utah
400 miles; Mississippi
Jackson is known for instituting the Spoils System. What is the Spoils System?
The act of giving the President's' home state an unfair advantage over others
The act of using the left over money from campaigns to pay friends for their support during the election
The act of using government money to bribe or coerce other government officials
The act of putting friends in government positions over those who might be more qualified
Americans relocated many Native Americans for the purpose to obtain more --
Land
Money
Taxes
Tariffs
Why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?
He thought its president was inexperienced and poorly educated.
He thought it was unconstitutional and that it favored the rich.
He thought it loaned too much money to farmers and workers.
He thought it benefited western business owners over those in the east.
