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Jacksonian Era Unit Review

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What change was required by the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

a)

All American Indians living in the northeastern U.S. must resettle in the southeastern U.S.

b)

All American Indians living in the southeastern US must resettle west of the Mississippi River.

c)

All American Indians living west of the Mississippi River must resettle in the southeastern U.S.

d)

All American Indians living in the U.S. must resettle in Mexico or Canada.

2.

Why did Andrew Jackson and his supporters call the election of 1824 a "corrupt bargain"?

a)

He lost because Henry Clay would not let him run as a Democratic-Republican

b)

He lost because Henry Clay used the spoils system.

c)

He lost because Henry Clay convinced the House to elect John Quincy Adams

d)

He lost because Henry Clay refused to accept the Electoral College results

3.

In the election of 1824, the candidates were all

a)

part of the spoils system

b)

Democratic-Republicans

c)

from the south

4.

The election of 1824 led to the development of

a)

government reforms

b)

new political parties

c)

states' rights and nullification

5.

What were the goals that Jackson said he would pursue if he won the election of 1828? (Choose 2)

a)

reform the spoils system

b)

reform the Supreme Court

c)

create a national bank

d)

end excessive government spending

e)

end political corruption

6.

How did the "spoils system" operate?

a)

John Quincy Adams replaced many positions held by loyal supporters with independent government officials

b)

John Quincy Adams replaced many long-serving government officials with loyal supporters

c)

Andrew Jackson replaced many long-serving government officials with loyal supporters

d)

Andrew Jackson replaced many positions held by loyal supporters with independent government officials 

7.

Which statement best reflects the perspective of U.S. President Andrew Jackson regarding the relocation of American Indians?

a)

"If American Indians will cooperate and share the land, relocation is not necessary."

b)

"Relocation is wrong because American Indians were here first and this land belongs to them."

c)

"Relocation is necessary because U.S. citizens and American Indians will get along better if they are separated."

d)

"Relocation is necessary, but the U.S. should pay American Indians a fair price for the land."

8.

The following describes Democrats.

a)

emphasized the rights of the "common man"

b)

appealed to factory workers, farmers, and Southerners

c)

believed in strong central government

d)

believed in a small central government with limited power over the states

e)

party of Andrew Jackson

9.

Which of the following describes Republicans?

a)

party of Andrew Jackson

b)

believed in strong central government

c)

party of John Quincy Adams

d)

appealed to merchants and bankers

e)

supported an economic program to create a national bank, spend government money on improving transportation, and pass a tariff

10.

How did Andrew Jackson react to the Supreme Court decision in Worcester v. Georgia?

a)

He enforced the ruling that the Cherokee should be removed from their lands in Georgia

b)

He refused to enforce the ruling that white settlers had to follow Georgia law on Cherokee land

c)

He refused the ruling that white settlers had to apply for permission to enter Cherokee lands

d)

He refused to enforce the ruling that the state laws of Georgia did not apply on Cherokee land

11.

How was the dispute with the Cherokee over the Indian Removal Act resolved?

a)

The Cherokee followed the doctrine of nullification

b)

The Cherokee asked John Ross to negotiate a treaty with the government of Georgia

c)

The Cherokee were forced from their homeland on the Trail of Tears

d)

The Cherokee won the right to stay in their native homeland

12.

In ____. the Supreme Court ruled that Congress had the power to regulate commerce that crosses state lines.

a)

Gibbons v. Ogden

b)

McCulloch v. Maryland

c)

Worcester v. Georgia

13.

The decisions in Gibbons v. Ogden, McCulloch v. Maryland, and Worcester v. Georgia are examples of Chief Justice Marshall _____________ the Supreme Court's power to interpret the law.

a)

decreasing

b)

increasing

14.

Why did Andrew Jackson veto the renewal of the Second Bank of the United States' charter?

a)

He wanted the bank charter to grant him more power in the running of the bank

b)

He wanted to reduce state powers and strengthen the power of the national government

c)

He wanted to strengthen state powers and reduce the power of the national government

d)

He wanted the bank charter to last for a longer time than Congress was willing to permit

15.

How did Jackson's veto of the Second Bank of the United States' charter affect the United States?

a)

It led to the closure of several banks and the Nullification Crisis

b)

It led to Jackson's reelection and a reversal of the Supreme Court's decision about national banks

c)

It led to Jackson's reelection and the Panic of 1837

d)

It led to the closure of several banks, and it hurt Jackson's reelection efforts

16.

In 1828, the federal government placed a tariff on foreign goods to help

a)

Southern farmers

b)

Western settlers

c)

Northern industries

17.

People in the _______ called the 1828 tariff on foreign goods the "tariff of abominations."

a)

North

b)

South

c)

West

18.

Dislike of the 1828 tariff on foreign goods led to the ________ in which states claimed that they could to decide not to follow federal law.

a)

Nullification Crisis

b)

Panic of 1837

c)

Supreme Court case Gibbons v. Ogden

19.

How did Andrew Jackson react to the Nullification Crisis?

a)

He agreed with calls to respect states' rights and allowed states to make their own decisions on the issue

b)

He emphasized the power of the national government over state governments but did nothing to enforce federal law

c)

He emphasized the power of the national government over state governments and ensured federal law was followed

d)

He agreed with calls to respect states' rights and tried to find a compromise that would satisfy all parties

20.

Which statement BEST describes the effect of the Nullification Crisis on the United States?

a)

It emphasized regional divisions and helped lead to the Civil War

b)

It emphasized the power of the Supreme Court and led to more important decisions

c)

It emphasized new divisions and led to the breakup of the Democratic-Republican Party

d)

It emphasized shared interests and helped keep the country together

21.

Why did Tennessee create a new Constitution in 1834? (Choose 3)

a)

to include rules on creation of new countries

b)

to allow African American men the right to vote

c)

to fix flaws in the original Constitution

d)

to give women the right to vote

e)

to reflect the growth in population

22.

Why did the delegates of Tennessee's Second Constitutional Convention move the declaration of rights to the front of the document?

a)

to address new parts of the population

b)

to fix flaws in the original constitution

c)

to emphasize it's importance

d)

to make room for new sections

23.

The Tennessee Constitution of 1834 ___________ free African Americans or women the right to vote.

a)

gave

b)

did not give

24.

How was slavery addressed during Tennessee's Second Constitutional Convention?

a)

A special committee of abolitionists petitioned the convention to end slavery, but the convention refused to address the issue

b)

A special committee  declared it an evil practice, but the convention left it up to the slave owners  to free their slaves

c)

All the delegates refused to take action because it was a complex problem

d)

A special committee made up of slave owners  refused to allow the convention to take action on the problem of slavery 

25.

The Tennessee Constitution of 1834 ___________ white men without property the right to vote.

a)

gave

b)

did not give

26.

One of the goals of the Indian Removal Act was to -

a)

avoid conflict between Natives and white settlers

b)

assimilate Natives into American culture

c)

protect Native American culture

d)

bring peace between Natives and slaves

27.

The Democratic Party (political party) was created after --

a)

the election of Andrew Jackson

b)

slavery ended

c)

Jackson was impeached

d)

Thomas Jefferson ran for president

28.

Andrew Jackson's election was known as --

a)

"The Era of the Common Man"

b)

"The Corrupt Bargain"

c)

"A Win for the Republican Party"

d)

"The Era of Uncertainty"

29.

When Jackson was president, some felt that government leaders were unqualified because --

a)

Jackson awarded jobs to his political supporters (spoils system)

b)

Many did not vote in the elections

c)

Jackson only gave jobs to rich people.

d)

Jackson always said bad things about those he appointed

30.

Which state were Natives forced to settle during the Trail of Tears?

a)
b)
c)
d)
31.

How was suffrage (the right to vote) expanded during Jackson's presidency?

a)

Owning property was no longer a qualification to vote

b)

African Americans voted for the first time

c)

women were allowed to vote

d)

White men were no longer the only people who could vote

32.

The Indian Removal Act led to --

a)

the forced relocation of American Indians

b)

the end of discrimination against American Indians

c)

the removal of white settlers from American Indian lands

d)

the end of the National Bank

33.

How did Jackson react to the Worcester v. Georgia Supreme Court case?

a)

He ignored it and allowed the forced removal of Cherokee Nation.

b)

He allowed Cherokee Nation to remain on their lands.

c)

He agreed with the ruling and apologized to Cherokee Nation.

d)

He got into a fist fight with Chief Justice John Marshall

34.

South Carolina defended the idea of states' rights when they -

a)

tried to nullify a federal law

b)

tried to amend the Constitution

c)

protested against the Bill of Rights

d)

tried to get federal funds for their state

35.

What was one effect of the Election of 1824?

a)

There was an increase in voter participation

b)

Less people became qualified to vote

c)

John Quincy Adams became an American hero

d)

Public elections were no longer allowed

36.

When the state of Georgia tried to removed the Cherokee from their lands, the Cherokee decided to --

a)

take their case to court against Georgia

b)

move peacefully to the West

c)

declare war against Georgia

d)

burn all the land around them as retaliation

37.

The Nullification Crisis was a debate over whether or not a state has the right to --

a)

cancel or overrule an act passed by Congress

b)

end slavery

c)

allow women to vote

d)

veto a national bank

38.

What was the "corrupt bargain"?

a)

Jackson's claim that John Quincy Adams won the presidency by wrongly giving Clay a job

b)

A trade deal with Canada that Jackson claimed was unethical

c)

Jackson's claim that the treaty between the federal government and the Cherokee nation was illegal

d)

An agreement between John Calhoun and Henry Clay that really angered Jackson

39.

What was the consequence of Jackson getting rid of the National Bank?

a)

The economy crashed and hurt regular people

b)

It hurt only the rich

c)

It did not have a major impact on the economy

d)

It created violent protests in the streets

40.
Americans believed that Jackson would defend the rights of the ______ people. 
a)
common
b)
wealthy
c)
aristocratic 
d)
American Indian
41.
What party was formed to support Jackson for president?
a)
Republican
b)
Democratic
c)
Whig
d)
Libertarian 
42.
During Jackson's presidency he rewarded supporters of his campaign with government jobs.  What was the called?
a)
Spoils System
b)
Friend System
c)
Republican Party
43.
Jackson opposed renewing the charter for the National Bank because - 
a)
the bank had too much power and favored the wealthy.
b)
the bank restricted Jackson from raising tariffs. 
c)
the bank did not permit the use of gold and silver for currency.
44.
The supreme court case that ruled the national bank was constitutional.
a)
McCulloch V. Maryland
b)
Worcester V. Georgia
c)
Marbury V. Madison
45.
The cartoon reflects the opinion that President Jackson - 
a)
was not a qualified monarch.
b)
was unable to make important decisions.
c)
was abusing the power of the presidency.
46.
President Jackson wanted to open Native American land to settlement to be used for 
a)
agriculture (farming)
b)
manufacturing
c)
apartment buildings
47.
What was the supreme court case that ruled that the Cherokee nation was a distinct community in which the laws of Georgia had no force?
a)
McCulloch V. Maryland
b)
Worcester V. Georgia
c)
Marbury V. Madison
48.
The Nullification Crisis concerned South Carolina's dissatisfaction with federal policy on
a)
tariffs.
b)
banking.
c)
immigration
49.
Which law did President Jackson try to pass that would have allowed him to use the United States military to enforce tariffs?
a)
Congressional Act
b)
Force Bill
c)
Military Bill
d)
Presidential Act
50.
This person won a "corrupt" Presidential election in 1824.
a)
Andrew Jackson
b)
Henry Clay
c)
John Q Adams
d)
Abraham Lincoln
51.

Of the following, which were NOT themes of Jackson's presidency.

a)

Spoils System

b)

War against the national bank

c)

Trail of Tears

d)

new navy

52.

Firing and switching out of government employees for your own subordinates or followers.

a)

Spoils System

b)

Nominating Conventions

c)

Monopoly

d)

Nullify

53.

When you make a law invalid or not effective, it is called...........

a)

Spoils System

b)

Nominating Conventions

c)

Monopoly

d)

Nullify

54.

This court case allowed the Cherokee to stay on their lands.

a)

Marbury vs. Madison

b)

McCulloch vs. Maryland

c)

Gibbons vs. Ogden

d)

Worcester vs. Georgia

55.

This case was about the monopoly of shipping routes; it established that states could NOT stop the power of Congress to regulate trading/commerce.

a)

Marbury vs. Madison

b)

McCulloch vs. Maryland

c)

Gibbons vs. Ogden

d)

Worcester vs. Georgia

56.

This case established that Congress has implied powers, and states cannot tax the federal government. "Can't tax up."

a)

Marbury vs. Madison

b)

McCulloch vs. Maryland

c)

Gibbons vs. Ogden

d)

Worcester vs. Georgia

57.

The crisis between President Jackson and South Carolina's Calhoun taxation issue was called ............................

a)

Trail of Tears

b)

Panic of 1837

c)

Nullification Crisis

d)

Bank Bill Veto

58.
In what year did political parties start selecting their Presidential Candidate by a National Convention, that is still used today?
a)
1824
b)
1828
c)
1832
d)
2016
59.
Which president said he was going to do two things: 1) Look out for the common man, and 2) Push majority Rule?
a)
John Quincy Adams
b)
Donald Trump
c)
James Monroe
d)
Andrew Jackson
60.
Who was the Speaker of the House who was involved in the "Corrupt Bargain" that led to John Quincy Adams becoming President.
a)
Henry Clay
b)
Andrew Jackson
c)
John Quincy Adams
d)
William Crawford
61.

Since no single candidate won a majority of electoral votes, how was the election of 1824 decided?

a)

House of Representatives vote

b)

Senate Vote

c)

A second election was held

d)

A runoff in each state

62.

The Corrupt Bargain refers to

a)

Controversy over Jackson's loss to John Quincy Adams

b)

frequent use of the veto by Andrew Jackson

c)

Influence of the Bank of the U.S. over members of Congress

d)

Forced removal of Cherokees from their lands.

63.

What were the results of McCulloch vs. Maryland? (CHOOSE TWO)

a)

Congress had the right to establish a national bank

b)

It held that Congress could not interfere with state laws.

c)

It reinforced the supremacy of the federal government

d)

State governments could break contracts