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WorksheetsAge of Jackson CFA
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 15mins
A strong feeling of pride in, and devotion to, one's country
Nationalism
Sectionalism
Loyalty to one's own region of the country, rather than to the nation as a whole
Nationalism
Sectionalism
What is this an example of?
A senator proposes a law which would help the economy of his state but would hurt the economy of states in the north.
Nationalism
Sectionalism
What is this an example of?
A representative decides to vote for a law which he knows won't benefit the people he represents but will help most people in the country.
Sectionalism
Nationalism
In the case Gibons v Ogden the court ruled that the federal government could break up monopolies created by states. Which of the following BEST explains how this shows nationalism?
It created a branch of the government to make national decisions.
It allowed the federal government to do what it thought was best for the whole country.
It makes the federal government more powerful.
It made it so the whole country was able to have monopolies.
Choose all the apply: Which of the following were the main parts of the Missouri Compromise?
Any future children born to slaves would be free
Slavery would not be allowed in new states or territories north of 36°30'
Missouri would become a slave state
Maine would become a free state
Which of the following best explains the simplest goal of the Missouri Compromise?
To end slavery in the country.
To allow for slave states to become more common compared to free states.
To give slaves an opportunity for freedom.
To keep the nation balanced between free and slave states
What is the definition for the Monroe Doctrine?
an American foreign policy opposing interference in the Western hemisphere from outside powers
When someone puts their supports in office
When someone of higher power is corrupt
era in which politics became more about the common man and getting your followers to spread news about their candidate rather than just focusing on the wealthy
The Monroe Doctrine laid out a policy for how it would deal with European nations if they tried to colonize in the Americas (North and South). Which of the following statements would be accurate about how America would respond if Spain attempted to take over a country in South America and make it a colony?
We would stay out of the conflict
We would help this country stay independent by fighting Spain
We would help Spain to establish this new colony
We would ask England to get involved and stop Spain
Which region/regions of the country relied heavily on manufacturing?
North
South
West
Which region/regions of the country relied heavily on agriculture? (Choose all that accurately apply)
North
South
West
Which region of the country wanted internal improvements?
North
West
South
What is the spoils system?
When a person gets elected because they have allowed people to know his plans before they are elected.
A system of organizing supplies for the army to keep food from spoiling.
A method of dividing jobs in the government to make sure all political parties are happy.
When people get jobs in government for having supported a candidate who won an election.
Which of the following best explains the "Corrupt Bargain?"
Andrew Jackson makes a deal to remove natives from their land in exchange for becoming president.
Andrew Jackson had the most popular and electoral votes but lost the election due to a backroom deal between Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams.
John C. Calhoun undermines Andrew Jackson by writing an article about his private actions.
Henry Clay becomes president after making a bargain with other senators and representatives offering them positions in his cabinet.
What is Jacksonian Democracy?
era in which politics became more about the common man and getting your followers to spread news about their candidate rather than just focusing on the wealthy
Focusing on the wealthy, and getting them to vote for you
Changing voter laws
Answer according to what the US is claiming it will allow or not allow according to the Monroe Doctrine.
May a European country start a new colony in the Western hemisphere
Yes
No
Answer according to what the US is claiming it will allow or not allow according to the Monroe Doctrine.
May the US colonize in the Western hemisphere?
Yes
No
Answer according to what the US is claiming it will allow or not allow according to the Monroe Doctrine.
Can a European country keep the colonies it already has in the Western hemisphere?
Yes
No
Answer according to what the US is claiming it will allow or not allow according to the Monroe Doctrine.
Will the US bother other European nations?
Yes
No
Answer according to what the US is claiming it will allow or not allow according to the Monroe Doctrine.
Will we go to war if a European country tries to interfere in the Western hemisphere?
Yes
No
Which of the following best explains the purpose behind the Monroe Doctrine?
To give Europe a chance to colonize more land
To protect America from European influence
To try to draw England into a war
To give Spain back their colonies
What is the definition of Nullification?
When the president hires people who supported him
A state's refusal to recognize an act of Congress that it considers unconstitutional
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
How did Jackson feel about the bank?
He loved it
He thinks it was too powerful & only benefitted the wealthy
He thinks the bank is beneficial to the common man
How were voting rights expanded in the early 1800s
Voting laws were expanded to both men and women
Some states expanded voting rights to more white males
Anyone who owned land could vote
What did the whig party believe?
The executive branch should be weaker than the legislate branch
The executive branch should be the most powerful
How did Jackson try to expand presidential power? (Choose all that apply)
The removal of Native Americans
The spoils system
Changing voter laws
Vetoing the second national bank
What is the definition of bureaucracy?
The President hiring his own supporters
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
A large, complex organization composed of appointed officials
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