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WorksheetsJacksonian Democracy
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 16mins
What political party was formed by Jackson and his followers (from the previous Democratic-Republican party)?
Federalist Party
Whig Party
Democratic Party
Republican Party
What was the main idea of Jacksonian Democracy?
Control by the elite
Control by the common people
Control by the military
Control by the wealthy
What change occurred in voting laws in the Western states?
Allowed women to vote
Allowed African Americans to vote
Allowed the common man to vote
Allowed only landowners to vote
Why did Jackson win the election?
He was the people's choice
He was the wealthiest candidate
He had the most political experience
He was supported by the elite
What was the reaction of well-born citizens to Jackson's election?
They were pleased
They did not like him
They were indifferent
They strongly supported him
What was Jackson's focus for the government?
The East and large corporations
The West, small farmers, and shopkeepers
The military and defense
The wealthy and elite
What was Jackson's opinion about the Bank of the U.S.?
It helped the common man
It only helped rich, Eastern investors
It was essential for the economy
It was well-managed
Why did Clay want Congress to pass a bill to renew the National Bank charter 4 years earlier?
To run for president in 1832
To support Jackson's policies
To avoid losing votes from farmers
To strengthen the bank
Who were considered civil servants?
Employees of the government
Merchants
Farmers
Bankers
What did Jackson do to Republican civil servants?
Replaced them with Democrats
Promoted them
Fired them
Ignored them
What was one concern of the Southerners regarding the tariffs?
Discouraged trade with other countries
Increased cotton sales
Lowered factory prices
Strengthened the bank
What did South Carolina threaten to do if the government enforced the tariff?
Secede
Support the tariff
Lower the tariff
Increase cotton sales
What was the Indian Removal Policy of 1830?
A policy to integrate Native Americans into American society
A policy to remove Native Americans by force
A policy to make treaties and give Native Americans land in the Great Plains
A policy to provide education to Native Americans
What did Congress not say anything about in the Indian Removal Policy?
Removing Native Americans by force
Providing education to Native Americans
Integrating Native Americans into society
Building homes for Native Americans
What action did Jackson take against the Supreme Court's ruling?
He supported the ruling
He ignored the ruling
He had the military force Native Americans out
He provided land to Native Americans
What significant event occurred in 1836 related to the Trail of Tears?
Thousands of Creeks were handcuffed and marched westward
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Native Americans
Jackson made treaties with Native Americans
Congress passed a new law
Who sent 17,000 Cherokee westward in 1838?
President Jackson
President Van Buren
Congress
The Supreme Court
Jacksonian Democracy
an informal group of trusted advisers who sometimes met in the White House kitchen
The practice of giving government jobs to political backers
The period of expanding democracy that gave voting rights to all white males
The Court ruled that the national bank was constitutional
The shift in political power from the wealthy elite to the "common man" is known as ________________________.
the American Dream
Jacksonian Democracy
Universal Suffrage
the Nullification Crisis
Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from
the rich and well-born.
Native Americans.
the common people.
states' rights supporters.
How did tariffs affect imported goods?
Tariffs lowered the prices of imported goods.
Tariffs made imported goods illegal to buy.
Tariffs set weight restrictions for imported goods.
Tariffs raised the cost of imported goods.
Andrew Jackson was seen as a national hero after defeating the British at what battle?
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Little Big Horn
Battle of Saratoga
