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How did most Americans view Andrew Jackson's win in the 1828 presidential election?
as a win for the North
A win for Britain
as a victory for manufactures in the North
as a victory for the "common man"
How did President Jackson make use of the spoils system?
He required government employees to join the Democratic Party.
He appointed only National Republicans to the cabinet.
He appointed businessmen to government positions.
He gave government jobs to his political supporters.
What was one major difference between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams?
Adams fought in the War of 1812, but Jackson did not.
Adams was a Democrat, and Jackson was a National Republican.
Jackson believed in a strong central government, and Adams' believed in states' rights.
Jackson represented western farmers, and Adams represented eastern businessman.
What was the key reason for Andrew Jackson's victory in 1828?
Voting rights had been extended to women.
Voting rights had been extended to African Americans.
Voting rights had been extended to white men without property.
Voting rights had been extended to Native Americans.
What was the Trail of Tears?
the trail Native Americans used to travel to Indian Territory
the forced relocation of all Native Americans to western lands
the forced march of the Cherokee from the Georgia to Indian Territory
a trail American settlers took to reach California
Where were Native Americans forced to move?
present day Oklahoma
South Carolina
Georgia
Mississippi
How did Jackson respond to the Supreme Court's ruling against the Indian Removal?
He vetoed it.
He appealed it.
He defied it.
He respected it.
What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act?
to declare Native Americans as conquered subjects of the United States
to prevent state governments from forcing Native Americans off their land
to give Native Americans British land in Canada
to give the U.S. government control of Native American land
Why did political leaders in South Carolina threaten to secede from the Union?
They disliked the Tariff of 1828
They disliked Andrew Jackson
They wanted to drive Native Americans from the state
They did not want to buy foreign goods
What is another name for the doctrine of nullification?
the human rights doctrine
the states' rights doctrine
the secessionist doctrine
the doctrine of 1828
Why did Jackson disagree with John C. Calhoun's doctrine of nullification?
He did not believe states should stop the federal government from acting on the nation's behalf.
He wanted to discredit Calhoun, who was a political enemy.
He believed it threatened the States and freedom.
He did not believe the states had the right to prevent tariffs on imports.
Which of the following are major characteristics during the era of Andrew Jackson?
Disagreements with Great Britain over the violation of civil rights and taxation without representation
Conflict over states rights with South Carolina and the burning of Washington D.C. in 1812
The elimination of the National Bank charter and the removal of eastern Native Americans
Arguments between southern plantation owners and northern abolitionists leading to the ratification of the 13th Amendment
Which historical era completes the chart above?
Civil War
Second Great Awakening
Reconstruction
Age of Jackson
Why did President Andrew Jackson oppose renewing the charter for the Second Bank of the United States?
The bank restricted Jackson from raising tariffs
The bank did not permit the use of gold and silver currency
The bank had too much power over the economy and favored the wealthy
The bank had corrupt leadership that threatened foreign trade and domestic industries
The Second Bank of the United States was controversial because-
the President issued an executive order to establish the bank
the U.S. Treasury alone sets all government monetary policies
the House of Representatives has the sole authority to raise revenue
the Constitution does not specifically empower Congress to create a bank
Congressional leaders such as Henry Clay tried to protect American manufacturing interests by which of the following ways?
Lowering the tariffs on southern factory owners
Forcing northern businesses to hire Americans
Implementing high tariffs on foreign goods
Establishing protective tariffs on agricultural goods
One way suffrage expanded during the Jackson presidency was by-
recognizing a woman's right to vote
permitting free African Americans to vote
eliminating property qualifications for voting
extending citizenship to American Indian tribes
Which of the following do you think the above cartoon of President Andrew Jackson best reflects the opinion of his opponents?
The executive branch had become too powerful
The president had become too sympathetic to the common man
The spoil system had failed to improve the government
The President believed in strict construction of the Construction
The proclamation excerpted above was issued during which of these historical events?
Shay's Rebellion
The War of 1812
The Nullification Crisis
The Civil War
In 1832 the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia did not have legal authority over the Cherokees living in the state. President Andrew Jackson responded to this decision by-
filing another petition against the Cherokee Nation
ignoring the ruling and allowing Georgia to evict the Cherokee Nation
ordering state officials in Georgia to negotiate with the Cherokee Nation
asking Congress to pay reparations to the Cherokee Nation
What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v. Georgia?
Georgia laws do NOT apply in the Cherokee Nation
Cherokee must cede their lands to the Georgians
all white missionaries must leave the Cherokee Nation
Georgia has the right to distribute Cherokee lands using a lottery system
In threatening to secede from the Union, South Carolina was defending its position on (a)
Which region felt the tariffs imposed during the presidency of Andrew Jackson were unfair and should be nullified?
North
West
South
Northwest Territory
What was President Jackson's position on South Carolina's claim that they could nullify the Tariff of 1828?
They had a right to nullify the tariff
No state had the right to ignore a law passed by Congress
The U.S. Constitution was ambivalent
They needed Congress to pass a treaty to enable them to nullify
Which constitutional issue led to the Nullification Crisis of 1832?
Do courts have the power to rule on the constitutionality of state laws?
Does the president have the authority to use the military to enforce the law?
Does the federal government have the authority to enact laws regarding slavery?
Do states have the power to declare a federal law unconstitutional?
Conflicting interpretations of this amendment played a major role in the -
Bank War
Nullification Crisis
Corrupt Bargain
XYZ Affair
What does the word secession mean?
Leaving the Union
Joining the Union
Taxing imports and exports
Declaring a law unconstitutional
What was the Tariff of 1828 referred to by the Southerners?
Tariff of Nullification
Tariff of the South
Tariff of Abominations
Terrif uv da stoopid!!
To nullify a law means …
to agree to the law.
to secede.
to void or cancel the law.
to vote on the law.
What battle made Andrew Jackson Famous?
Battle of Baltimore
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of the War of 1812
Burning of Washington DC
The Nullification Crisis was triggered by strong opposition to the
Force Bill.
Indian Removal Act.
Tariff of Abominations.
Bank of the United States.
The Trail of Tears refers to
Jackson’s angry negotiations with the Five Civilized Tribes.
the movement of the Seminole tribe from the West to Florida.
government workers who lost their jobs due to Jackson’s spoils system.
the removal of the Cherokee from Georgia to Indian Territory.
What is Sequoyah’s major contribution to the Cherokee people?
He created the first Cherokee alphabet, making reading and writing possible in his Native language.
He signed Jackson’s Treaty, believing it would bring peace to his people.
He invented an early version of the telegraph.
He united his tribe with Tecumseh during the War of 1812.
Why did Southerners oppose tariffs?
Tariffs helped out the north.
Tariffs made European countries like Britain happy.
Tariffs hurt the southern manufacturers.
Tariffs increased the price of imported goods.
Which state said they wouldn‘t pay the new tariff and passed the Nullification Act?
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Georgia
____ and ____ were accused of making a “corrupt bargain” in the 1824 Presidential Election.
Andrew Jackson; Henry Clay
Henry Clay; John C. Calhoun
Henry Clay; John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams; Andrew Jackson
In his first message to Congress, President John Quincy Adams announced that he wanted to _____.
control access to the Mississippi River
build state universities
ensure voting rights for all Americans
support scientific research
Why was Jackson's presidency the turning point in American democracy?
Farmers were arrested for their beliefs.
Average citizens became more involved in public life.
Only the wealthy could go out to eat and celebrate.
Who did Jackson make it his goal to fight against?
Farmers
Common men
Bankers and wealthy
What is the best description of the "corrupt bargain?"
Henry Clay encouraged the House of Reps to vote for Adams and Clay was appointed to Sec. of State
Jackson championed the common man.
Native Americans were forced off their homeland and sent to Oklahoma.
What political party did Jackson become the leader of?
Republicans
Whigs
Democrats
Who were Jackson's supporters?
The Wealthy - The Super Rich
The Common Man - farmers, frontiersmen
The Educated - The Super Smart
How did Jackson repay his supporters?
By appointing them to government positions, even if they were unqualified (Spoils System).
By sending them on an all-inclusive trip to a resort in Mexico.
By removing them from their families and having them live in home with 10 other strangers (Real World).
Who did the Cherokee seek help from once Georgia and President Jackson tried to remove them from their land?
Supreme Court
Abe Lincoln
The House of Representatives
What was the result of Worcester v. Georgia?
Jackson agreed to treat Native Americans fairly.
The Supreme Court ruled against Georgia - saying states had no authority to deal with tribes.
Jackson sent Lewis and Clark on an Expedition exploring land west of the Mississippi River.
What event is the image related to?
Tariff of Abominations.
Expanded Suffrage
Trail of Tears
What is the best description of the tariff of abominations?
South Carolina wanted to to stay a part of the United States.
South Carolina was angered by a high tariff (tax) and felt they had a right to nullify it.
Federal troops evicted 16,000 Cherokee Indians from their land.
What did President Jackson call nullification?
Veto
Legal
Treason
What started the bank war between Jackson and the National Bank of the US?
Jackson wanted to renew the bank's charter.
Henry Clay became Secretary of State.
Jackson vetoed the bill Congress passed to renew the bank's charter.
How did Jackson end the National Bank?
He ordered the removal of all federal monies and put it in state banks.
He threatened South Carolina by sending federal troops.
He forced Native Americans off their land.
Which of the following is most associated with the formation of the Democratic Party?
The election of Andrew Jackson as president
The use of protective tariffs
The impeachment of President Andrew Johnson
The abolition movement
Which constitutional issue led to the Nullification Crisis of 1832?
Do courts have the power to rule on the constitutionality of state laws?
Does the president have the authority to use the military to enforce the law?
Does the federal government have the authority to enact laws regarding slavery?
Do states have the power to declare a federal law unconstitutional?
In this reply, Daniel Webster is reacting to-
the inability of citizens to elect Supreme Court justices
an attempted nullification of a federal law by a state
a proposal to revise the amendment process of the U.S. Constitution
the federal seizure of private land for transportation networks
What led to the conflict referred to in this excerpt?
The passage of the Dawes Act
The Louisiana Purchase
The adoption of Indian removal policies
The Battle of Tippecanoe
What was a major reason for the federal government's involvement in the relocations depicted on this map?
To persuade American Indians to become farmers
To gain access to important rivers
To punish American Indians who were allies of the British
To acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources
Which shaded state was the main destination of American Indians forced to relocate as part of the Trail of Tears?
How did the Supreme Court decision in Worcester v. Georgia affect American Indians?
The ruling gave the state authority over relations with American Indians
The state ignored the ruling and distributed Cherokee lands to white settlers
More American Indian tribes decided to grant licenses to missionaries to live on tribal lands
Reservation policies overturned and replaced with land grants to individuals
Which event caused the Democratic-Republican Party to split into two separate parties?
The start of the War of 1812
The passage of the protective tariff
The election of 1824
The creation of the American System
Determine which detail explains the impact of Jackson's presidency on the United States.
Match the letter to the correct answer.
A. Suffrage was extended to all white men
Political
B. A new democratic spirit emerged
Social
C. A tariff heightened sectional tensions.
Economic
Supporters of Andrew Jackson accused Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams of making a "corrupt bargain" in 1824. Which of the following BEST explain what they were referring to?
Clay enforced protective tariffs on southern plantations.
Clay used his influence to gain House votes for Adams.
Adams appointed Clay to the position of Vice President.
Adams changed the results of the popular vote.
Many southerners opposed the Tariff of 1828 because they felt it violated their (a) . As a result, they threatened to (b) if the tariff was not repealed.
What conclusion can be drawn from the bulleted list above?
Americans disagreed over the effectiveness of the U.S. judicial branch.
Americans debated over the authority of federal versus state governments
Americans recognized the need to further amend the U.S. Constitution.
Americans exercised their right to call upon Congress to settle disputes.8
Which location on the map threatened to secede from the Union over the Tariff of Abominations?
Select the correct answer.
A
B
C
D
Which of the following BEST describes Native American policy during the Age of Jackson?
“I render it impossible that you can flourish among a civilized community. You have but one remedy within your reach, and that is to remove to the west.”
“A common ancestry promotes understanding between Cherokee and Whites. We are all brothers under the skin.”
“It is essential to maintain peaceful relations with our Native American neighbors.”
“No one can indulge a more friendly feeling than myself…to reclaim them from their wandering habits and make them happy, prosperous people.”
Match each major event of Andrew Jackson's presidency with its description.
Indian Removal Act
Outlined the reasons and process for the relocation of Native American groups.
Worcester v. Georgia
Decided the Cherokee had the right to stay on their Native lands.
Trail of Tears
Forced the removal of members of the Cherokee Nation to reservations.
Nullification Crisis
Strained the relationship between South Carolina and Jackson over secession and tariff policy.
War on the Bank
Destroyed an important economic institution because Jackson felt it favored the rich.
