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WorksheetsJacksonian Era Quizizz (2026)
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins
Who was the 7th President of the United States?
(a)
Which state's representatives supported (and created) the concept of "nullification?"
(a)
Which member of Jackson's Administration was responsible for creating the concept of nullification?
John Eaton
Martin Van Buren
John C. Calhoun
Henry Clay
William Crawford
Which of the following statements are true about Andrew Jackson?
His campaign expanded voting rights for white males
He once killed a man in a duel over a horse racing bet
He won battles in the War of 1812 at New Orleans & Horseshoe Bend
He was FOR nullification
He lost the Election of 1828 due to a "corrupt bargain"
Which of the following statements are true about Andrew Jackson?
He did things that angered both the North and South
He regularly ignored Supreme Court rulings
He beat up his would-be assassin after both guns misfired
He was against nullification & fired Martin Van Buren
He was fiercely loyal to people who supported him
Which of the following statements are true about Andrew Jackson?
He often used his Presidential Veto
He regularly vetoed Supreme Court rulings
He squashed the National Bank
He was a political "outsider" prior to becoming President
He was President during the Trail of Tears
Jackson (and his campaign) won the Election of 1828 by using a tactic many politicians use today. What was it?
(a)
In his Presidency, Andrew Jackson...
Wanted to respect Supreme Court decisions
Wanted to destroy the National Bank
Agreed with everything John C Calhoun said
Wanted to remove Indians from the country
Promoted Henry Clay to be his Vice President
Once Jackson finally was elected in 1828, he used an unprecedented system where he replaced existing government officials with people that were close friends or political allies. What is this called?
(a)
Who was Jackson's Vice President at the BEGINNING of his presidency? Who was Jackson's Vice President at the END of his presidency?
John C. Calhoun; Nicholas Biddle
Martin Van Buren; Henry Clay
John C. Calhoun; Martin Van Buren
John C. Calhoun; Roger B. Taney
This was the event that ultimately led to Jackson replacing his entire Presidential Cabinet.
Petticoat Affair
The Bank War
Nullification Crisis
Indian Removal Act
Panic of 1837
Nullification was created in response to what existing law that Southerners hated?
(a)
"Our Union, it must be (a) ."
- Andrew Jackson on nullification (8.46 Part I)
What was the end result of the "Nullification Crisis?"
South Carolina seceded from the Union
Jackson sent 25,000 troops to South Carolina
Congress passed a gradually reducing Tariff
John C. Calhoun was promoted by the President
All of the Above
The unlikely spot where Jackson and Calhoun decided to publicly share their thoughts on "nullification."
Thomas Jefferson's Birthday Party
Chuck E. Cheese
House of Representatives' Meeting
Walmart Parking Lot
Congressional Meeting
Andrew Jackson lost the 1824 Election due to the corrupt bargain (allegedly) that involved which men?
John Adams
Henry Clay
John Quincy Adams
John C. Calhoun
Nicholas Biddle
Which of the following are examples of Andrew Jackson doing things "unprecedented" during his presidency?
he had a crazy Inauguration ceremony
he ignored Constitutional laws
he strongly supported Southern beliefs only
he did what he thought was best, regardless of which side it helped or hurt
he removed all the members of his Cabinet
The court case that established judicial review
Marbury v Madison
McCulloch v Maryland
Gibbons v Ogden
Worcester v Georgia
The court case that determined the Second Bank of the U.S. was Constitutional
Marbury v Madison
McCulloch v Maryland
Gibbons v Ogden
Worcester v Georgia
The court case that established "interstate commerce," and gave further Supremacy to the Federal Government in trade regulations
Marbury v Madison
McCulloch v Maryland
Gibbons v Ogden
Worcester v Georgia
The court case that determined Cherokee Nation was its own "entity" and that individual states could not dictate / influence laws in Native American territories.
Marbury v Madison
McCulloch v Maryland
Gibbons v Ogden
Worcester v Georgia
Which of the following were Presidential Candidates in the Election of 1824?
Henry Clay
John Quincy Adams
John C. Calhoun
William Crawford
Andrew Jackson
After the Election of 1824, Jackson formed what became known as the....
Democratic-Republican Party
Whig Party
Democratic Party
Nullifer Party
Anti-Masonic Party
Who was the 6th President of the United States?
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
John Adams
Martin Van Buren
Henry Clay
Why did Henry Clay have such a large "involvement" with the Election of 1824?
He finished in 3rd place in the Electoral count
He was the Secretary of Treasury
He was the Speaker of the House
He was John Quincy Adams' best friend
He allowed Andrew Jackson to win it rather easily. Yup, definitely this one.
Allegedly, Clay would swing votes in JQA's favor, if in return JQA would make Clay the Secretary of State in an event known as the (a)
The 36-30 line was an imaginary border line that stated....
States below it would be free states ; states above it would be slave states
States above it would be free states ; states below it would be slave states
States below it would count slaves ; states above it wouldn't count slaves
States below it would count slaves as 3/5ths; states above it would not count slaves at all
States above it would count slaves as 3/5ths; states below it would not count slaves at all
Which of the following are true about Henry Clay?
He was allegedly involved in the Corrupt Bargain
He was named JQA's Secretary of State
He created the Missouri Compromise
He was JQA's Vice President
He ran as VP for both Jackson & JQA
Andrew Jackson was previously known for his role in which military battles from the War of 1812?
Horseshoe Bend
New Orleans
Tippecanoe
Saratoga
Fort McHenry
Which vote ultimately decides who wins the Presidency?
Popular Vote
Electoral Vote
The McCulloch v Maryland case would most likely include which term(s)?
"interstate commerce"
"Bank of the United States"
"judicial review"
"monopoly"
The Gibbons v Ogden case would most likely include which term(s)?
"interstate commerce"
"Bank of the United States"
"judicial review"
"monopoly"
The Marbury v Madison case would most likely include which term(s)?
"interstate commerce"
"Bank of the United States"
"judicial review"
"monopoly"
The Worcester v Georgia case would most likely include which term(s)?
"interstate commerce"
"Bank of the United States"
"judicial review"
"Cherokee Nation"
"monopoly"
Organize these options into the right categories based on the 1824 ELECTION.
Won 1824 Election
Had most Electoral and Popular Votes
Suffered a stroke prior to the Election
former Speaker of the House
Finished 3rd in 1824 Election
JQA's Secretary of State
6th US President
Founded the Democratic Party
Lost due to an alleged "Corrupt Bargain"
Won due to an alleged "Corrupt Bargain"
Ran Against Jackson in 1832 Election
Jackson's VP in his 2nd Term
Jackson's VP in his 1st Term
Created concept of "Nullification"
Originally Jackson's Secretary of State
President after Andrew Jackson
Jackson's #1 political enemy
Voted against Van Buren to become GB Ambassador
Teamed up with Nicholas Biddle
Bank President
Teamed up with Henry Clay
In the (a) created by (b) , the state of (c) would enter as a slave state, while (d) would enter as a free state. This event would make (e) a national issue. (8.45A)
judicial review
interstate commerce
free-enterprise over monopolies
confirmed National Bank's Constitutionality
John Marshall's first Supreme Court case
justified by "necessary & proper clause
Cherokee Nation is it's own entity
ignored by Jackson to initiate Indian Removal Act
ignored by Jackson so he could veto the Bank's Renewal Charter
balanced the 3 branches of government
Attacking one's character instead of his/her political policies
(a)
Which of the following were used as examples of MUDSLINGING in the 1828 Election?
Jackson's Marriage to Rachel
JQA's "gambling operation" in the White House
"Corrupt Bargain"
if John Quincy was really John Adams' son
the "Coffin Handbill"
The practice of removing existing officeholders and replacing them with friends and political allies is called the ...
(a)
In addition to having a Cabinet, Jackson also took advice from an "informal" group of men (which included his own NEPHEW) called the
(a)
The Spoils System, expanded voting rights, and Kitchen Cabinet are examples of
(a)
The only truly successful member of Jackson's original Cabinet?
John C Calhoun
Henry Clay
John Eaton
Roger B Taney
Which of the following are true regarding Jackson's Inauguration Party?
It was very mild and tame event. Nothing crazy or out of the ordinary happened.
80,000 people showed up to express their approval of the new President.
John Quincy Adams attended it to show the nation was united!
People broke glass and tables, ripped curtains, and other items of furniture.
White House attendants tried to lure the crowd out of the building with alcohol
Lowering the voting restrictions by taking away the "owning property" requirement is an example of....
Spoils System
Mercantilism
Infrastructure
How did Jackson's 1828 Election win come "at a cost?"
His wife, Rachel, died of a heart attack
His VP Calhoun created the concept of "nullification"
Martin Van Buren resigned his position in Jackson's Cabinet
It was discovered that Jackson's campaign received illegal funds from the National Bank, meaning that Jackson lost the Election. Yeah, this is totally believable!
Jackson's proposal to Congress to place all Indians WEST of the Mississippi River
(a)
Which TWO court cases did Andrew Jackson ignore in his Presidency?
Marbury v Madison
Gibbons v Ogden
Worcester v Georgia
McCulloch v Maryland
The forced removal of Native Americans from their homeland
(a)
Match the following people to their correct descriptions.
Leader of the Cherokees
John Ross
Jackson's S.O.S. & eventually his VP
Martin Van Buren
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for 34 years
John Marshall
Jackson's former VP; created nullification
John C. Calhoun
Speaker of the House; JQA's Secretary of State; hated Andrew Jackson
Henry Clay
Assimilation (or "blending in") to American culture was something many Native Americans did in order to avoid discrimination. What are some examples of this practice? (8.47)
shopping at Walmart
going to church
speaking English
owning slaves
individual ownership of property
"Blending in" to American culture was something many Native Americans did in order to avoid discrimination. What is this practice CALLED? (8.47)
(a)
Match the quotations to the person who said them.
"I can't believe killing 2,500 Englishmen qualifies for the duties of the Chief Magistrate."
"We either have nullification or a successful country."
"John Marshall made his decision. Now let him enforce it."
"Our Union. It must be preserved."
"Mere precedent is a dangerous source of authority."
"If a single drop of blood shall be shed in opposition to the laws of the United States..."
"The tariff makes Southerners serfs....As (the North) become encouraged, we become discouraged."
"The Bank is trying to kill me. But I will kill it."
Match the following issue to its respective election.
1832 Election
Bank War
1824 Election
Corrupt Bargain
1828 Election
Mudslinging
If no Presidential candidate receives a majority of the Electoral Votes, then the winner will be decided by the
Senate
House of Representatives
Native Americans were removed from the US to a new "Indian Territory," which is the present-day state of
(a)
Which is true?
Jackson vetoed Supreme Court cases
Jackson ignored Supreme Court cases
Which of the following statements is true about the courts cases of Marbury v Madison, Gibbons v Ogden, AND McCulloch v Maryland? (8.44)
They strengthened the federal government
They protected states rights
They limited Congressional powers
They reduced the power of the legislative branch
They reduced the power of the executive branch
The Missouri Compromise was an attempt to solve what "national issue?" (8.45A)
(a)
Since many of Jackson's rivals and non-supporters portrayed him as "King Andrew I," the (a) party was formed to oppose him. (8.46 Part I)
Andrew Jackson likely believed Native American culture was (a) compared to American culture. (8.47)
Which left-over issues did Martin Van Buren have to deal with from Jackson's Presidency? (8.46) (8.47)
Trail of Tears
Panic of 1837
Nullification Crisis
Panic of 1819
Great Compromise
An example of President Jackson being against the North was the (a) . Once he won re-election, he (b) the re-charter bill, and convinced his Secretary of Treasury to move the federal deposits from the (c) into (d) . However, the removal of these deposits eventually led to the (e) . (8.46 Part II)
An example of President Jackson being against the South was the (a) . South Carolina, led by (b) , believed they could (c) federal laws. However, Jackson disagreed and even threatened to use military force. Luckily this never happened, and both sides agreed to the (d) , which included a "gradually reducing" tariff. (8.46 Part I)
In the 1824 Election, (a) received the highest number of Electoral Votes, but he did not receive the (b) . Therefore, the (c) had a contingent vote to determine the winner. (d) won the Presidency. However, some claim it was due to an alleged deal with (e) called the "Corrupt Bargain." (8.45B)
Which group "took over" the Democratic-Republican party in the 1820's? (8.45A)
High Federalists
War Hawks
Clay's Corruption Committee
Whigs
Jacksonian Democrats
Organize these options into the right categories: (8.44)
judicial review
interstate commerce
free-enterprise over monopolies
confirmed National Bank's Constitutionality
justified by "necessary & proper clause
equalizes the 3 branches of government
Categorize the following: (8.45C)
Harvard Graduate
Little Education
Man of Words
Man of Action
Democratic-Republican
Democrat
Elite Diplomat
Tall, Lanky, Thick Head of Hair
Short, Fat, & Balding
Farmer
How did the Democratic Party "change the game" in the 1828 Election? (8.45C)
by allowing non-property owners voting rights
by conducting their own "corrupt bargain"
by allowing African Americans males voting rights
by proving John Quincy Adams wrote the VA & KY Resolutions
What day is your Jacksonian Test?
Tomorrow
Thursday
Friday
Monday
Next Tuesday
Which of the following are examples of mudslinging the JQA Administration used against Andrew Jackson? (8.45C)
claiming he was part African American due to his mother's first marriage
claiming he killed 6 of his own men during the War of 1812
claiming his wife, Rachel, was married to two men at the same time
claiming he was involved in a "corrupt bargain" with Henry Clay
claiming he had a secret gambling operation in the White House
Which statement best summarizes the approach Andrew Jackson had for leading the country? (8.45C)
You voted for me, so I'll do as I please.
We should all unite as one people.
We will fight as many European wars as possible
Individual states should be superior over the Federal Government.
Which of the following are examples of mudslinging the Jackson Administration used against JQA? (8.45C)
claiming he was part African American due to his mother's first marriage
claiming he wrote the VA/KY Resolutions to protest his dad's policies
claiming his wife, Rachel, was married to two men at the same time
claiming he was involved in a "corrupt bargain" with Henry Clay
claiming he had a secret gambling operation in the White House
The number of times Andrew Jackson used the Presidential Veto on legislative bills.
(a)
The reason Andrew Jackson was able to accomplish all of his goals as President (and the same reason he was elected by the American people) was mainly due to his (a)
This image is an example of:
(a)
The name of this iconic image used as a part of the 1828 mudslinging campaign against Andrew Jackson:
(a)
"Congress shall have the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states..." was included in which Supreme Court case?
McCulloch v Maryland
Gibbons v Ogden
Worcester v Georgia
Marbury v Madison
Bush v Heritage Middle
What was the PRIMARY purpose of Indian Removal?
Remember, while two of these could argued as "true," only one of them would be the answer on a Test. Standardized Test makers didn't dive into Jackson's history as deep as we did!
to secure land in Southern states for white settlement
to eliminate the possibility of Native Americans reuniting with the French
to relocate tribes to a more prosperous land settlement in the west
to place tribes under the control of Southern states
Which principle did advocates of Nullification use to support or justify their cause? (8.46 Part I)
Due Process
States' Rights
Judicial Review
Necessary and Proper Clause
Interstate Commerce
In (a) , the state of (b) held a monopoly on (c) . However, once the case was taken to the Supreme Court, Chief Justice (d) ruled that (e) would be controlled by the federal government, not individual states. (8.44)
In (a) , the state of (b) wanted to tax the National Bank in Baltimore. However, once the case was taken to the Supreme Court, they ruled that the Bank was (c) AND (d) could not tax (e) . (8.44)
In (a) , Chief Justice John Marshsall ruled that the Supreme Court didn't have proper (b) to hear the case since he determined the (c) was Unconstitutional. However, he created the new power of (d) , which means the courts will use the (e) as their final authority in all future cases. (8.29 & 8.44)
In (a) , the Supreme Court ruled (b) was its own entity, and that (c) could not determine its laws. However, President Jackson (d) this case (which protected Natives), and thus enforced the (e) . (8.47)
