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Unit 5: A New Identity & Jackson

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Jackson fought against this institution throughout his presidency, proclaiming it to be an unconstitutional and a tool that only helped the rich.

a)

Second Bank of the U.S.

b)

Slavery

c)

States Rights Doctrine

d)

First Bank of the United States

2.

Seminole leader who resisted the removal of his people from Florida in the 1830s.

a)

Osceola

b)

Blackhawk

c)

John Ross

d)

Geronimo

3.

How was democracy expanded during the Jacksonian Era?

a)

more white men could vote

b)

women could vote

c)

free black men could vote

d)

all men over 18 could vote

4.

In the new nominating conventions...

a)

party members choose the party's candidates

b)

only party leaders could choose candidates

c)

state senators chose candidates

d)

the Vice President was selected

5.

Florida tribe that ignored a removal treaty they were forced to sign.

a)

Cherokee

b)

Blackhawk

c)

Seminole

d)

Sauk

6.

How did the Cherokee resist relocation? Choose 2.

a)

adopted white culture

b)

pursued legal challenges

c)

fought with violence

d)

hid in the mountains

7.

What issue was most responsible for regional tensions (sectionalism) during Jackson's presidency?

a)

tariffs on imported goods

b)

the morality of slavery

c)

expanding voting rights

d)

limiting land expansion

8.

How did supporters of Jackson view Adams?

a)

elite and out of touch

b)

tough and stubborn

c)

rude and easily angered

d)

corrupt and manipulating

9.

How did supporters of Jackson view Jackson?

a)

a reformer and patient man

b)

a scholar and thoughtful man

c)

a war hero and self-made man

d)

a legal expert and a humble man

10.

Who was given the right to vote under Jacksonian democracy?

a)

Women

b)

All white men over 21

c)

Blacks

d)

All people over 21

11.

What were some of the bad character traits that made some feel Jackson was not a good choice for president? (Choose all that apply)

a)

known for fighting (bar fights)

b)

known for drinking

c)

known for disobeying orders

d)

known for having a poor memory (demenia)

12.

Choose 2 reasons why Jackson supported the Indian Removal Act.

a)

to open new land for white settlement

b)

let's face it, he was racist

c)

to protect Native Americans from attack

d)

he didn't want their beliefs and culture impacting Southern ways of life

13.

Many southerners used the states' rights doctrine to support the idea that individual states had the right to...

a)

nullify (reject) any federal law they opposed

b)

change trade restrictions they opposed

c)

challenge election outcomes they opposed

d)

veto executive appointments they opposed

14.

Which of the following was a consequence of Jackson's opposition to the Second Bank of the United States?

a)

military unrest

b)

trade expansion

c)

economic inflation

d)

corrupt courts

15.

He became the 6th president after a controversial election.

a)

Andrew Jackson

b)

Henry Clay

c)

John Quincy Adams

d)

Washington Irving

16.

 A Kentucky representative who believed the nation’s unity and future depended                         on a strong economy and unified America

a)

Andrew Jackson

b)

Henry Clay

c)

John Quincy Adams

d)

Washington Irving

17.

Known as "The Liberator", he helped Central and South American countries gain independence.

a)

Andrew Jackson

b)

Washington Irving

c)

John Quincy Adams

d)

Simón Bolívar

18.

An American author known for blending European traditions with American characters and society in his works.

a)

Andrew Jackson

b)

Washington Irving

c)

John Quincy Adams

d)

Simón Bolívar

19.

A post-war time of a growing economy, a popular president, and lots of patriotism

a)

Era of Good Feelings

b)

Nationalism

c)

The Roaring 20s

d)

Sectionalism

20.

A Presidential statement made to keep control of our country and keep European countries from working to take over newly independent countries in the area

a)

Missouri Compromise

b)

Monroe Doctrine

c)

Convention of 1818

d)

Emancipation Proclamation

21.

This occurs when regions put their ideas and needs ahead of what's best for the country. This began to happen in the 1820s hinting at the division that will lead to the Civil War.

a)

Sectionalism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Racism

d)

Americanism

22.

A movement that influenced painting in the 1830s that featured American landscape.

a)

Hudson River School

b)

Era of Good Feelings

c)

Bob Ross School of Art

d)

Monroe Doctrine

23.

A strong feeling of pride and loyalty to country that overtakes the interest of each region.

a)

Sectionalism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Racism

d)

Americanism

24.

What country colonized much of Central and South America?

a)

The U.S.

b)

Great Britain

c)

Spain

d)

France

25.

Which of the following concepts was part of the American System which hoped to make America’s economy strong? Mark all that apply.

a)

An income tax to help fund building projects

b)

A protective tariff which taxed imported goods

c)

A second national bank to have one currency for the nation

d)

Improvements in roads and canals

26.

Why was the election of 1824 controversial? Choose all that apply.

a)

No one won enough electoral votes so the House of Representatives had to decide the winner

b)

There was a tie in electoral votes between two members of the same party

c)

Adams was accused of making a bargain with Representative Henry Clay to help him win

d)

The winner died before he could take office. 

27.

Which of the following were included in the Missouri Compromise? Choose all that apply. 

a)

Slavery would only be allowed in new states below the 36o, 30’ line of latitude.

b)

Citizens of each new state would vote to decide if they would be a slave or free state

c)

Missouri would enter as a slave state

d)

Maine would enter as a free state

28.

Why did the U.S. support the revolutionary efforts of the colonies of Central and South America?

a)

They would be easier to take over than European powers.

b)

They had a strong hatred for European countries

c)

The understood their fight for freedom after fighting against Britain.

d)

They hoped to make money by selling military supplies to those colonies.

29.

What presidential statement would future presidents use to justify westward expansion and expansionist policies in Central and South America?

a)

Missouri Compromise

b)

Monroe Doctrine

c)

Convention of 1818

d)

Emancipation Proclamation

30.

How did projects such as the Cumberland Road and Erie canal strengthen and change our country? Choose all that apply.

a)

Transportation and trade improved

b)

Cities grew along the new transportation routes

c)

It helped grow the economy since goods could be trade cheaper and faster.

d)

In improved working conditions for those in the construction field.

31.

How did our culture (arts, music, writing, architecture, etc.) change after the War of 1812?

a)

It became more patriotic

b)

It was less focused on European styles

c)

It was modeled after the arts in Britain.

d)

There was a focus on the beauty of America.