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WorksheetsLesson 6-2 Political Conflict and Economic Crisis
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 15mins
Match the following
the rights and powers independent of the federal government that are reserved for the states
states' rights
an act passed by South Carolina that declared that the Tariff of 1832 was unconstitutional
Nullification Act
a period when business activity slows, prices and wages fall, and unemployment rises
depression
a private meeting; often a political meeting
caucus
a meeting at which a political party chooses a candidate
nominating convention
What did the South favor more in terms of government power?
Federal policies
States' rights
Transportation improvements
Tariffs
Due to the "Tariff of Abominations," who had to pay more to buy or sell products in Europe?
Manufacturers in the North
Congress members
Southerners
Europeans
Nullification is the idea that a state
can nullify a tariff.
can cancel a federal law.
can employ laissez-faire economics.
has the right to secede from the Union.
Who was the main person in government AGAINST the Tariff of Abominations?
Senator Daniel Webster
Vice President Calhoun
The Supreme Court
The U.S. Constitution
What did Vice President Calhoun believe about states' rights regarding unconstitutional laws?
States had no right to challenge federal laws
States could nullify a law if they thought it was unconstitutional
States should always follow federal laws without question
States had the right to create their own constitutions
What did South Carolina pass in response to the tariffs imposed by Congress?
Secession Act
Nullification Act
Independence Act
Tariff Act
What was the purpose of the Force Bill mentioned in the context of the Nullification Crisis?
To declare the tariffs illegal
To allow the U.S. Army to enforce the tariffs
To lower the tariffs even further
To encourage states to secede
What was President Jackson's stance on the potential for civil war during the Nullification Crisis?
He was indifferent to the possibility
He wanted to provoke a civil war
He wanted to avoid a civil war
He supported South Carolina's decision to secede
What was the outcome in South Carolina after the passage of the Force Bill and the new lower tariff?
South Carolina declared war
South Carolina seceded from the U.S.
South Carolina repealed the Nullification Act
South Carolina passed another Nullification Act
The main reason that President Jackson wanted the Second Bank of the United States
abolished was that he thought it
enriched his political enemies.
was too powerful and was unconstitutional.
favored New England over the West.
regulated the lending activities of state banks.
According to Jackson, who did the Bank help and hurt?
Helped the poor and hurt the wealthy
Helped both the wealthy and the poor
Helped the wealthy and hurt the poor
Hurt both the wealthy and the poor
What was the result of the Bank not receiving a new charter?
The Bank continued to operate as usual
The Bank closed and U.S. money went into federal banks
The Bank expanded its operations
The Bank closed and U.S. money went into state banks
Who was elected as the successor to Jackson after he left office following two terms?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Martin Van Buren
James Madison
What political party did Martin Van Buren belong to?
Federalist
Whig
Democrat
Republican
What was the main consequence of the shortage of gold and silver during the Panic of 1837?
The value of paper money increased
Paper money became mostly invaluable
Gold and silver became the only accepted currency
The stock market crashed
What happened as a result of bank closures and the Panic of 1837?
The nation suffered a significant economic depression.
Laissez-faire economics became more popular.
State banks were reopened with government money.
The method used to nominate presidential candidates changed.
What caused an economic depression during Martin Van Buren's presidency?
speculators trying to buy land exchanged their paper money for gold and silver
high tariffs on manufactured goods
debts from warfare with American Indians
too much government regulation of business
What contributed to William Henry Harrison's popularity during the election campaign?
His military achievements
His economic policies
His stance on slavery
His charismatic personality
What did Harrison want to create and improve after winning the election?
A new national bank, improve roads/canals
A new education system
A new healthcare system
A new trade agreement with other countries
How long was Harrison in office before he died?
30 days
60 days
90 days
120 days
Who became the President of the United States after Harrison died?
John Tyler
James K. Polk
Zachary Taylor
Millard Fillmore
What was the result of John Tyler's actions as President?
The Whig Party gained more power
The Whig Party turned against him
The Whig Party merged with another party
The Whig Party won the subsequent election
