WorksheetsJacksonian Era Unit Review
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 34mins
What change was required by the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
All American Indians living in the northeastern U.S. must resettle in the southeastern U.S.
All American Indians living in the southeastern US must resettle west of the Mississippi River.
All American Indians living west of the Mississippi River must resettle in the southeastern U.S.
All American Indians living in the U.S. must resettle in Mexico or Canada.
Why did Andrew Jackson and his supporters call the election of 1824 a "corrupt bargain"?
He lost because Henry Clay would not let him run as a Democratic-Republican
He lost because Henry Clay used the spoils system.
He lost because Henry Clay convinced the House to elect John Quincy Adams
He lost because Henry Clay refused to accept the Electoral College results
In the election of 1824, the candidates were all
part of the spoils system
Democratic-Republicans
from the south
The election of 1824 led to the development of
government reforms
new political parties
states' rights and nullification
What were the goals that Jackson said he would pursue if he won the election of 1828? (Choose 2)
reform the spoils system
reform the Supreme Court
create a national bank
end excessive government spending
end political corruption
How did the "spoils system" operate?
John Quincy Adams replaced many positions held by loyal supporters with independent government officials
John Quincy Adams replaced many long-serving government officials with loyal supporters
Andrew Jackson replaced many long-serving government officials with loyal supporters
Andrew Jackson replaced many positions held by loyal supporters with independent government officials
Which statement best reflects the perspective of U.S. President Andrew Jackson regarding the relocation of American Indians?
"If American Indians will cooperate and share the land, relocation is not necessary."
"Relocation is wrong because American Indians were here first and this land belongs to them."
"Relocation is necessary because U.S. citizens and American Indians will get along better if they are separated."
"Relocation is necessary, but the U.S. should pay American Indians a fair price for the land."
The following describes Democrats.
emphasized the rights of the "common man"
appealed to factory workers, farmers, and Southerners
believed in strong central government
believed in a small central government with limited power over the states
party of Andrew Jackson
Which of the following describes Republicans?
party of Andrew Jackson
believed in strong central government
party of John Quincy Adams
appealed to merchants and bankers
supported an economic program to create a national bank, spend government money on improving transportation, and pass a tariff
How did Andrew Jackson react to the Supreme Court decision in Worcester v. Georgia?
He enforced the ruling that the Cherokee should be removed from their lands in Georgia
He refused to enforce the ruling that white settlers had to follow Georgia law on Cherokee land
He refused the ruling that white settlers had to apply for permission to enter Cherokee lands
He refused to enforce the ruling that the state laws of Georgia did not apply on Cherokee land
How was the dispute with the Cherokee over the Indian Removal Act resolved?
The Cherokee followed the doctrine of nullification
The Cherokee asked John Ross to negotiate a treaty with the government of Georgia
The Cherokee were forced from their homeland on the Trail of Tears
The Cherokee won the right to stay in their native homeland
In ____. the Supreme Court ruled that Congress had the power to regulate commerce that crosses state lines.
Gibbons v. Ogden
McCulloch v. Maryland
Worcester v. Georgia
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.
decreasing
increasing
Why did Andrew Jackson veto the renewal of the Second Bank of the United States' charter?
He wanted the bank charter to grant him more power in the running of the bank
He wanted to reduce state powers and strengthen the power of the national government
He wanted to strengthen state powers and reduce the power of the national government
He wanted the bank charter to last for a longer time than Congress was willing to permit
How did Jackson's veto of the Second Bank of the United States' charter affect the United States?
It led to the closure of several banks and the Nullification Crisis
It led to Jackson's reelection and a reversal of the Supreme Court's decision about national banks
It led to Jackson's reelection and the Panic of 1837
It led to the closure of several banks, and it hurt Jackson's reelection efforts
In 1828, the federal government placed a tariff on foreign goods to help
Southern farmers
Western settlers
Northern industries
People in the _______ called the 1828 tariff on foreign goods the "tariff of abominations."
North
South
West
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.
Nullification Crisis
Panic of 1837
Supreme Court case Gibbons v. Ogden
How did Andrew Jackson react to the Nullification Crisis?
He agreed with calls to respect states' rights and allowed states to make their own decisions on the issue
He emphasized the power of the national government over state governments but did nothing to enforce federal law
He emphasized the power of the national government over state governments and ensured federal law was followed
He agreed with calls to respect states' rights and tried to find a compromise that would satisfy all parties
Which statement BEST describes the effect of the Nullification Crisis on the United States?
It emphasized regional divisions and helped lead to the Civil War
It emphasized the power of the Supreme Court and led to more important decisions
It emphasized new divisions and led to the breakup of the Democratic-Republican Party
It emphasized shared interests and helped keep the country together
Why did Tennessee create a new Constitution in 1834? (Choose 3)
to include rules on creation of new countries
to allow African American men the right to vote
to fix flaws in the original Constitution
to give women the right to vote
to reflect the growth in population
Why did the delegates of Tennessee's Second Constitutional Convention move the declaration of rights to the front of the document?
to address new parts of the population
to fix flaws in the original constitution
to emphasize it's importance
to make room for new sections
The Tennessee Constitution of 1834 ___________ free African Americans or women the right to vote.
gave
did not give
How was slavery addressed during Tennessee's Second Constitutional Convention?
A special committee of abolitionists petitioned the convention to end slavery, but the convention refused to address the issue
A special committee declared it an evil practice, but the convention left it up to the slave owners to free their slaves
All the delegates refused to take action because it was a complex problem
A special committee made up of slave owners refused to allow the convention to take action on the problem of slavery
The Tennessee Constitution of 1834 ___________ white men without property the right to vote.
gave
did not give
One of the goals of the Indian Removal Act was to -
avoid conflict between Natives and white settlers
assimilate Natives into American culture
protect Native American culture
bring peace between Natives and slaves
The Democratic Party (political party) was created after --
the election of Andrew Jackson
slavery ended
Jackson was impeached
Thomas Jefferson ran for president
Andrew Jackson's election was known as --
"The Era of the Common Man"
"The Corrupt Bargain"
"A Win for the Republican Party"
"The Era of Uncertainty"
When Jackson was president, some felt that government leaders were unqualified because --
Jackson awarded jobs to his political supporters (spoils system)
Many did not vote in the elections
Jackson only gave jobs to rich people.
Jackson always said bad things about those he appointed
Which state were Natives forced to settle during the Trail of Tears?
How was suffrage (the right to vote) expanded during Jackson's presidency?
Owning property was no longer a qualification to vote
African Americans voted for the first time
women were allowed to vote
White men were no longer the only people who could vote
The Indian Removal Act led to --
the forced relocation of American Indians
the end of discrimination against American Indians
the removal of white settlers from American Indian lands
the end of the National Bank
How did Jackson react to the Worcester v. Georgia Supreme Court case?
He ignored it and allowed the forced removal of Cherokee Nation.
He allowed Cherokee Nation to remain on their lands.
He agreed with the ruling and apologized to Cherokee Nation.
He got into a fist fight with Chief Justice John Marshall
South Carolina defended the idea of states' rights when they -
tried to nullify a federal law
tried to amend the Constitution
protested against the Bill of Rights
tried to get federal funds for their state
What was one effect of the Election of 1824?
There was an increase in voter participation
Less people became qualified to vote
John Quincy Adams became an American hero
Public elections were no longer allowed
When the state of Georgia tried to removed the Cherokee from their lands, the Cherokee decided to --
take their case to court against Georgia
move peacefully to the West
declare war against Georgia
burn all the land around them as retaliation
The Nullification Crisis was a debate over whether or not a state has the right to --
cancel or overrule an act passed by Congress
end slavery
allow women to vote
veto a national bank
What was the "corrupt bargain"?
Jackson's claim that John Quincy Adams won the presidency by wrongly giving Clay a job
A trade deal with Canada that Jackson claimed was unethical
Jackson's claim that the treaty between the federal government and the Cherokee nation was illegal
An agreement between John Calhoun and Henry Clay that really angered Jackson
What was the consequence of Jackson getting rid of the National Bank?
The economy crashed and hurt regular people
It hurt only the rich
It did not have a major impact on the economy
It created violent protests in the streets
Of the following, which were NOT themes of Jackson's presidency.
Spoils System
War against the national bank
Trail of Tears
new navy
Firing and switching out of government employees for your own subordinates or followers.
Spoils System
Nominating Conventions
Monopoly
Nullify
When you make a law invalid or not effective, it is called...........
Spoils System
Nominating Conventions
Monopoly
Nullify
This court case allowed the Cherokee to stay on their lands.
Marbury vs. Madison
McCulloch vs. Maryland
Gibbons vs. Ogden
Worcester vs. Georgia
This case was about the monopoly of shipping routes; it established that states could NOT stop the power of Congress to regulate trading/commerce.
Marbury vs. Madison
McCulloch vs. Maryland
Gibbons vs. Ogden
Worcester vs. Georgia
This case established that Congress has implied powers, and states cannot tax the federal government. "Can't tax up."
Marbury vs. Madison
McCulloch vs. Maryland
Gibbons vs. Ogden
Worcester vs. Georgia
The crisis between President Jackson and South Carolina's Calhoun taxation issue was called ............................
Trail of Tears
Panic of 1837
Nullification Crisis
Bank Bill Veto
Since no single candidate won a majority of electoral votes, how was the election of 1824 decided?
House of Representatives vote
Senate Vote
A second election was held
A runoff in each state
The Corrupt Bargain refers to
Controversy over Jackson's loss to John Quincy Adams
frequent use of the veto by Andrew Jackson
Influence of the Bank of the U.S. over members of Congress
Forced removal of Cherokees from their lands.
What were the results of McCulloch vs. Maryland? (CHOOSE TWO)
Congress had the right to establish a national bank
It held that Congress could not interfere with state laws.
It reinforced the supremacy of the federal government
State governments could break contracts
