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Jacksonian Era

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Nullification Crisis, Indian Removal Act, and Era of the Common Man are all part of which era?

a)

Jacksonian Era

b)

Anti-Federalists Era

c)

Constitution Era

d)

Antebellum Era

2.

Andrew Jackson's election was known as --

a)

"The Era of the Common Man"

b)

"The Corrupt Bargain"

c)

"A Win for the Republican Party"

d)

"The Era of Uncertainty"

3.

When Jackson was president, some felt that government leaders were unqualified because --

a)

Jackson awarded jobs to his political supporters (spoils system)

b)

Many did not vote in the elections

c)

Jackson only gave jobs to rich people.

d)

Jackson always said bad things about those he appointed

4.

How was suffrage (the right to vote) expanded during Jackson's presidency?

a)

Owning property was no longer a qualification to vote

b)

African Americans voted for the first time

c)

women were allowed to vote

d)

White men were no longer the only people who could vote

5.

What is Jacksonian Democracy?

a)

the idea that the common people should control their government

b)

the political party that supported Jackson in the election of 1828

c)

the notion that the rich and upper class should have the most power

d)

the nickname Andrew Jackson earned in the War of 1812

6.

Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from

a)

the rich and well-born.

b)

Native Americans.

c)

the common people.

d)

states' rights supporters.

7.

Andrew Jackson ran on the support of the "common man". Which is the best description of what this means?

a)

He made himself relatable to the average American.

b)

He limited the amount of voters by increasing property requirements

c)

He supported transportation growth

d)

He came from a wealthy family in the upper class

8.

________________ ________________ was a democratic movement, expanding rights for the common man. However, it only benefited white men.

a)

Jacksonian Democracy

b)

spoils system

c)

Industrialization

d)

Women's suffrage

9.

Jacksonian Democracy was characterized by a ​ (a)   agenda that sought to limit the power of the wealthy elites and establish a more egalitarian society.

Choose from the below words

populist

aristocratic

oligarchic

10.

What was significant about the election of Andrew Jackson?

a)

only men with property could vote

b)

the House of Representatives handed Jackson his victory

c)

1st time men were allowed to vote who were not property owners

d)

wealthy elitists helped Jackson earn the Presdency

11.

After the case of Worcester v. Georgia, Andrew Jackson ​ (a)   listen to the case's decision.

Choose from the below words

did not

did

12.

Jackson believed in ​ (a)   ​ ​ (b)   , meaning each state was independent and sovereign, unless it threatened the unification of the U.S.

Choose from the below words

state's

rights

Jacksonian

Democracy

veto

petition

13.

Andrew Jackson believed the U.S. needed to be an agrarian society, so he was against ​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words

industrialization

pet banks

spoils system

state's rights

14.

Was known as the "Common Man"

a)

Jackson

b)

Washington

c)

Monroe

15.

The Democratic Party (political party) was created after --

a)

the election of Andrew Jackson

b)

slavery ended

c)

Jackson was impeached

d)

Thomas Jefferson ran for president

16.

Jackson rewarded his closest friends with government jobs. This is known as

a)

the spoils system

b)

mudslinging

c)

nominating conventions

d)

bureaucracy 

17.

Why did three times as many people vote i the presidential election of 1828 as voted in 1824?

a)

By 1828, women had gained the right to vote in some states, while no women could vote in 1824.

b)

By 1828, voting laws had been changed in most states to give all white men the right to vote.

c)

The United States had twice as many states in 1828 as it had in 1824.

d)

The candidates running for president in 1828 were more interesting than those running in 1824.

18.

What is Jacksonian Democracy?

a)

The political party named after Andrew Jackson

b)

The idea that democracy is for the "comman man"

c)

The result of the corrupt bargain

d)

Andrew Jackson's first presidential policy

19.

The Indian removal policies led to --

a)

conflict with many American Indian tribes (Trail of Tears, Seminole Wars, etc.)

b)

peace treaties with many American Indian Tribes

c)

the end of the Industrial Revolution

d)

the purchase of Louisiana territory

20.

What does this image represent?

a)

The consequence of the Indian Removal Act

b)

The migration of Native American from their summer to winter homes

c)

The consequence of the War of 1812

d)

Native Americans attacking Georgians

21.

One of the goals of the Indian Removal Act was to -

a)

avoid conflict between Natives and white settlers

b)

assimilate Natives into American culture

c)

protect Native American culture

d)

bring peace between Natives and slaves

22.

Which political party was formed during the Jacksonian Era and is still active today?

a)

A) Democratic Party

b)

B) Whig Party

c)

C) Federalist Party

d)

D) Republican Party

23.

What was the main purpose of the Indian Removal Act signed by Andrew Jackson?

a)

A) To relocate Native American tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River

b)

B) To integrate Native Americans into American society

c)

C) To protect Native American lands from settlers

d)

D) To establish reservations for Native Americans

24.

The 'spoils system' introduced during the Jacksonian Era refers to what practice?

a)

A) Rewarding political supporters with government jobs

b)

B) Implementing tariffs to protect local industries

c)

C) Expanding voting rights to all white men

d)

D) Removing Native Americans from their lands

25.

Which event during the Jacksonian Era involved a confrontation between South Carolina and the federal government over tariff laws?

a)

A) The Nullification Crisis

b)

B) The Missouri Compromise

c)

C) The Trail of Tears

d)

D) The Bank War