The Jackson Era — Quiz

Question 1

When the Second National Bank’s charter was to be renewed in 1832, President Jackson

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vetoed the bill and allowed the bank to dissolve.

Question 2

Which statement best explains why Jackson won the 1828 presidency in a landslide?

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He was the first to campaign for the support of the common man.

Question 3

How did Cherokee chief John Ross respond to President Jackson and the Indian Removal Act?

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He went to court and lost in an effort to stop American Indian removal.

Question 4

Under Jackson’s spoils system, the political party of a new president could

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reward supporters with government jobs.

Question 5

Which statements would supporters of the Second National Bank have agreed with? Choose three correct answers.

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The bank would strengthen the nation’s economy.; The bank would help pay for national expenses.; The bank would prevent the value of money from changing too quickly.

Question 6

Which statements describe the Whig Party that was created in the 1830s? Choose three correct answers.

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The party was organized in response to the National Bank controversy.; Members believed that Jackson was abusing his executive power.; The party wanted more investment in infrastructure projects.

Question 7

What 1819 event made many Americans want to elect officials who better protected their interests?

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An economic crisis hit and many people lost their homes and farms.

Question 8

Which statements describe Andrew Jackson’s background and beliefs? Choose three correct answers.

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He was a hero in the Seminole Wars against American Indians.; He was born into poverty in a log cabin.; He wanted the common man to have a greater say in politics.

Question 9

Why did many Jackson supporters believe that the election of 1824 was a "corrupt bargain”?

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Adams appointed Clay to political office after Clay collected electoral votes for him.

Question 10

In the early 1820s, the public sought better representation in government by demanding an

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elimination of property requirements for voting.

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