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WorksheetsJacksonian Era
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
The Nullification Crisis, Indian Removal Act, and Era of the Common Man are all part of which era?
Jacksonian Era
Anti-Federalists Era
Constitution Era
Antebellum Era
Andrew Jackson's election was known as --
"The Era of the Common Man"
"The Corrupt Bargain"
"A Win for the Republican Party"
"The Era of Uncertainty"
When Jackson was president, some felt that government leaders were unqualified because --
Jackson awarded jobs to his political supporters (spoils system)
Many did not vote in the elections
Jackson only gave jobs to rich people.
Jackson always said bad things about those he appointed
How was suffrage (the right to vote) expanded during Jackson's presidency?
Owning property was no longer a qualification to vote
African Americans voted for the first time
women were allowed to vote
White men were no longer the only people who could vote
What is Jacksonian Democracy?
the idea that the common people should control their government
the political party that supported Jackson in the election of 1828
the notion that the rich and upper class should have the most power
the nickname Andrew Jackson earned in the War of 1812
Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from
the rich and well-born.
Native Americans.
the common people.
states' rights supporters.
Andrew Jackson ran on the support of the "common man". Which is the best description of what this means?
He made himself relatable to the average American.
He limited the amount of voters by increasing property requirements
He supported transportation growth
He came from a wealthy family in the upper class
________________ ________________ was a democratic movement, expanding rights for the common man. However, it only benefited white men.
Jacksonian Democracy
spoils system
Industrialization
Women's suffrage
Jacksonian Democracy was characterized by a (a) agenda that sought to limit the power of the wealthy elites and establish a more egalitarian society.
populist
aristocratic
oligarchic
What was significant about the election of Andrew Jackson?
only men with property could vote
the House of Representatives handed Jackson his victory
1st time men were allowed to vote who were not property owners
wealthy elitists helped Jackson earn the Presdency
After the case of Worcester v. Georgia, Andrew Jackson (a) listen to the case's decision.
did not
did
Jackson believed in (a) (b) , meaning each state was independent and sovereign, unless it threatened the unification of the U.S.
state's
rights
Jacksonian
Democracy
veto
petition
Andrew Jackson believed the U.S. needed to be an agrarian society, so he was against (a)
industrialization
pet banks
spoils system
state's rights
Was known as the "Common Man"
Jackson
Washington
Monroe
The Democratic Party (political party) was created after --
the election of Andrew Jackson
slavery ended
Jackson was impeached
Thomas Jefferson ran for president
Jackson rewarded his closest friends with government jobs. This is known as
the spoils system
mudslinging
nominating conventions
bureaucracy
Why did three times as many people vote i the presidential election of 1828 as voted in 1824?
By 1828, women had gained the right to vote in some states, while no women could vote in 1824.
By 1828, voting laws had been changed in most states to give all white men the right to vote.
The United States had twice as many states in 1828 as it had in 1824.
The candidates running for president in 1828 were more interesting than those running in 1824.
What is Jacksonian Democracy?
The political party named after Andrew Jackson
The idea that democracy is for the "comman man"
The result of the corrupt bargain
Andrew Jackson's first presidential policy
The Indian removal policies led to --
conflict with many American Indian tribes (Trail of Tears, Seminole Wars, etc.)
peace treaties with many American Indian Tribes
the end of the Industrial Revolution
the purchase of Louisiana territory
What does this image represent?
The consequence of the Indian Removal Act
The migration of Native American from their summer to winter homes
The consequence of the War of 1812
Native Americans attacking Georgians
One of the goals of the Indian Removal Act was to -
avoid conflict between Natives and white settlers
assimilate Natives into American culture
protect Native American culture
bring peace between Natives and slaves
Which political party was formed during the Jacksonian Era and is still active today?
A) Democratic Party
B) Whig Party
C) Federalist Party
D) Republican Party
What was the main purpose of the Indian Removal Act signed by Andrew Jackson?
A) To relocate Native American tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River
B) To integrate Native Americans into American society
C) To protect Native American lands from settlers
D) To establish reservations for Native Americans
The 'spoils system' introduced during the Jacksonian Era refers to what practice?
A) Rewarding political supporters with government jobs
B) Implementing tariffs to protect local industries
C) Expanding voting rights to all white men
D) Removing Native Americans from their lands
Which event during the Jacksonian Era involved a confrontation between South Carolina and the federal government over tariff laws?
A) The Nullification Crisis
B) The Missouri Compromise
C) The Trail of Tears
D) The Bank War
