Chapter 10

Antidemocratic voices freely acknowledged that democracy was incompatible with: a a successful republic. b the natural order. c intelligence. d informed political participation. e slavery.

e

Jackson's opponents called themselves Whigs to: a distinguish themselves from the National Republicans. b confuse voters about their true political objectives. c express their admiration for the British political system. d state their belief in complete human freedom. e denounce what they saw as Jackson's tyrannical qualities.

e

Jackson's veto of the Maysville Road bill demonstrated his: a tremendous respect for Henry Clay. b initial support for John C. Calhoun's policies. c lack of interest in western economic development. d belief that the federal government should assist states with internal improvement projects. e belief that the federal government should not fund purely local projects.

e

The one thing that united all members of the new Whig party was opposition to: a money backed by gold and silver. b the Bank of the United States. c internal improvements. d high protective tariffs. e Andrew Jackson.

e

Which of the following statements about Martin Van Buren is FALSE? a He played a major role in the destruction of Calhoun's presidential ambitions. b He was Jackson's closest adviser and a dedicated ally. c He was called the "Little Magician" because of his political skill. d He had been Jackson's first secretary of state. e He enjoyed a strong economy during his single term as president.

e

After his reelection, Jackson moved to destroy the Bank of the United States by: a withdrawing its federal deposits. b opening new state banks. c firing its director. d getting the Supreme Court to declare it unconstitutional. e selling its stock to private investors.

a

All of the following factors contributed to the panic of 1837, EXCEPT the: a Tariff of 1835, which had lowered duties to dangerous levels. b failure of the 1836 wheat crop. c depression in Britain. d wave of failures of state banks. e withdrawal of European investments.

a

During the Jacksonian era, and for the first time in American political history: a a president assumed his position to be superior to that of Congress. b Whigs won a majority in Congress. c black men in some northern states were permitted to vote for president. d a state effectively nullified a federal law. e a third-party candidate finished second in a presidential contest.

a

In his fight against Jackson to save the B.U.S., Biddle: a initiated a national financial crisis. b set up "pet banks" on behalf of the Jackson administration. c nearly destroyed the Democratic party. d appealed to Jackson directly to change his impression of the bank. e agreed to accept state currency.

a

In response to South Carolina's tariff nullification, Jackson: a privately threatened to hang Calhoun. b said South Carolina was free to leave the Union. c was unusually indecisive. d backed down by telling Congress to repeal the tariff. e declared South Carolina in a state of rebellion.

a

In the 1840 campaign, the Whigs: a adopted a catchy campaign slogan. b explained in detail how they would fight the depression. c failed to use campaign techniques like those of the Democrats. d lost in a close election. e nominated Henry Clay.

a

The Indian Removal Act of 1830: a proposed moving Indian tribes to areas west of the Mississippi River. b contained loopholes designed to exclude peaceful Indians from removal. c allowed Indians who wished to become American citizens to remain on their homeland. d showed Jackson's willingness to pursue policies that might hurt his popularity. e became law after Congress overrode Jackson's veto.

a

The compromise tariff that ended the nullification crisis was authored by: a Henry Clay. b Thomas Hart Benton. c Daniel Webster. d Martin Van Buren. e John C. Calhoun.

a

After the panic of 1837, working-class Americans could expect all of the following, EXCEPT: a high prices for food and clothes. b government assistance. c numerous bank failures. d massive joblessness. e wage cuts.

b

Jackson declared his opposition to nullification: a in a series of newspaper articles. b in his toast at a Jefferson Day dinner. c in a meeting with his cabinet. d only in private conversations. e during a dramatic speech to Congress.

b

Martin Van Buren was known as the "Little Magician" due to his: a miraculous election as president in 1836. b skill as a professional politician. c success in building the Whig coalition. d ability to get the country out of a depression. e seeming ability to read the mind of Jackson.

b

President Jackson's policy toward Indians could best be described as one of: a paternalism. b removal. c extermination. d integration. e salutary neglect.

b

The Anti-Masonic party was the first to: a endorse violence as a legitimate political tactic. b hold a national nomination convention. c nominate a Catholic for president. d call for a total halt to immigration. e carry several states in its first election.

b

The Specie Circular: a outlawed paper currency. b required gold or silver payment for public lands. c stabilized the economy for the rest of the 1830s. d gave excess federal money to the states. e paid off the national debt.

b

What federal law(s) did South Carolina nullify? a Marbury v. Madison b the Tariffs of 1828 and 1832 c the Fugitive Slave Law d the Indian Removal Act e the Monroe Doctrine

b

In Worcester v. Georgia, the Marshall court: a supported Georgia's control of all lands in its boundaries. b took the side of the Cherokees. c ordered the relocation of the Cherokees to the West. d forced Jackson to protect Cherokee land titles. backed states' rights over federal authority.

c

One undebatable fact about the Jacksonian era is: a Jackson's sincere commitment to equality for all Americans. b Jackson's place as one of the greatest presidents in American history. c the dramatic increase in voter participation by 1840. d the degree that common men lessened the power of elites. e the wisdom of Jackson's destruction of the "Monster" bank.

c

When Congress rechartered the Bank of the United States in 1832: a Jackson announced plans to nationalize it. b the economy went into a depression. c Jackson vetoed the recharter. d Jackson made Nicholas Biddle its new director. e western farmers revolted in anger.

c

Which of the following statements was NOT true of the 1832 presidential election? a Whigs were largely bankrolled by Nicholas Biddle's B.U.S. b Democrats had their first nominating convention. c Henry Clay doubted his ability to defeat Jackson. d Democrats depended on Jackson's popularity to secure a victory. e The Democratic party did not adopt a platform.

c

The Independent Treasury Act provoked opposition from: a National Republicans and Whigs. b moderate Democrats and Whigs. c liberal Democrats and Whigs. d Whigs and conservative Democrats. e Van Buren Democrats.

d