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- 1. Multiple Choice
Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from
the rich and well-born.
Native Americans.
the common people.
states' rights supporters.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs became known as
the spoils system.
Jacksonian democracy.
mudslinging.
a corrupt bargain.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Did Andrew Jackson support the National bank?
yes
no
- 4. Multiple Choice
The Nullification Crisis was triggered by strong opposition to the
Force Bill.
Indian Removal Act.
Tariff of Abominations.
Bank of the United States.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Kay
Francis Scott Kane
Francis Scott Key
Francis Scott Keen
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy?the rich and well-bornNative Americansthe common peoplestates' rights supporters
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?He thought its president was inexperienced and poorly educated.He thought it loaned too much money to farmers and workers.He thought it was unconstitutional and that it favored the rich.He thought it benefited western business owners over those in the east.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What does the Indian Removal Act do?
Pushes all Native Americans into Florida
Allows Georgia to use Native Americans as slaves
Enacts the policy of assimilation
Moves Native Americans west beyond the Mississippi River
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main criticism of the spoils system?It rewards political loyaltyIt is based on meritIt often leads to unqualified people getting jobsIt promotes diversity
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the best definition for the spoils system?a bribechoosing the most qualified applicant for the jobvoting for the best candidate to represent the publicrewarding your supporters with jobs in the government once elected
- 11. Multiple Choice
The Trail of Tears refers to
Jackson’s angry negotiations with the Five Civilized Tribes.
the movement of Seminole Indians from the West to Florida.
government workers who lost their jobs due to Jackson’s spoils system.
the removal of Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Indian Territory.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceAndrew 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 requirementsHe supported transportation growthHe came from a wealthy family in the upper class
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhy 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.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Why did many whites call the Creek, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminole the "Five Civilized Tribes?"
These groups had never gone to war against whites.
These groups had learned and adopted many white ways.
These groups had won the right to elect representatives to Congress.
These groups had agreed to leave their homelands peacefully.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which shaded state was the main destination of American Indians forced to relocate as part of the Trail of Tears?
- 16. Multiple Choice
What was the primary question surrounding the 1832 Nullification Crisis?
Can the federal government regulate interstate commerce?
Can a state regulate a federal agency?
Can a state overturn a federal law?
Can the federal government levy taxes on states?
- 17. Multiple Choice
In 1832 the supreme court ruled the Georgia did not have legal authority over the Cherokees living in the state. President Andrew Jackson responded to the decision by-
filing another petition against the Cherokee Nation
ignoring the ruling and allowing Georgia to evict the Cherokee Nation
ordering state officials in Georgia to negotiate with Cherokee Nation
asking congress to pay reparations to the Cherokee Nation
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