Chapter 4 US History
What was President Jackson's view of the Indian tribes east of the Mississippi prompting the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
All of the answers are correct - The Trail of Tears and Jackson's Indian Removal Act of 1830
Why was it unusual for John C. Calhoun to serve as vice-president to both Jackson and Adams?
Because they were members of opposing political parties, but he shifted his political affiliation. - President Andrew Jackson and the Age of the Common Man
Which of the following is NOT a way Jackson attempted to protect the rights of the common man?
By supporting Henry Clay's Maysville Road project. - President Andrew Jackson and the Age of the Common Man
Why did many Americans distrust the Bank of the United States?
They considered it a monopoly for the wealthy - Jacksonian America: Bank of the United States and the Panic of 1837
How did the Nullification Crisis end?
A tariff bill was passed with the intention of lowering tariffs over ten years -Regional Conflict in America: Debate Over States' Rights
Identify which of the following is a profile of a person who could vote for the first time in 1828:
A white poor baker in New York - President Andrew Jackson and the Age of the Common Man
How did Adams differ from Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe?
Adams was not a member of the Virginia Dynasty, while Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe were. - President John Quincy Adams and the Election of 1824
Why was the election of 1824 significant?
Because none of the candidates received a majority of the electoral college vote. - President John Quincy Adams and the Election of 1824
How were John C. Calhoun and William H. Crawford similar?
Both of them held the post of secretary of war. - President John Quincy Adams and the Election of 1824
Which Indian tribe tried to adapt to White ways, but was still forced to move?
Cherokee - The Trail of Tears and Jackson's Indian Removal Act of 1830
How did Jackson's approach to staffing the executive office differ to that of John Quincy Adams'?
Their approach was essentially the same, although Jackson's was considered more like a spoils system. - Andrew Jackson vs. the Whig Party: Rise of Executive Power
Which of the following regarding the 1828 election is FALSE?
There was a relatively low voter turnout, with only 30% of eligible voters at the polls. - President Andrew Jackson and the Age of the Common Man
Why did some of the Cherokee choose NOT to fight against their removal?
They believed the United States was too powerful to defeat - The Trail of Tears and Jackson's Indian Removal Act of 1830
As head of the Bank of the United States, Biddle sought to regulate local banks in order to _____.
control their lending policies - Jacksonian America: Bank of the United States and the Panic of 1837
During the Nullification Crisis, South Carolina wanted to _____ .
declare the federal tariff null and void -Regional Conflict in America: Debate Over States' Rights
During Andrew Jackson's administration, there were regional economic conflicts between the North, South and Western United States. The Northern states relied upon _____. The Southern states felt that their survival depended upon _____. The Western states depended upon _____ for their growth.
heavy industry; slavery; agricultural land -Regional Conflict in America: Debate Over States' Rights
How did the election of 1828 differ to most elections that preeceded it?
It only had 2 candidates of the 2 major parties, the National Republicans and the Democrats. - President Andrew Jackson and the Age of the Common Man
Why was the inauguration of Jackson in 1829 different to that of Adams' four years prior?
It was the first public inauguration, which drew a huge celebrating crowd. - Andrew Jackson vs. the Whig Party: Rise of Executive Power
Why did John C. Calhoun resign as vice president and return to the Senate?
He did not want the crisis to become uncontrollable -Regional Conflict in America: Debate Over States' Rights
How did Jackson react to the fact that Mexico refused to sell Texas?
He encouraged American settlers to pour into Texas who then started a revolution and declared independence. - Andrew Jackson vs. the Whig Party: Rise of Executive Power
Which of the following is FALSE regarding John Quincy Adams?
He was criticized for seeking the presidency without having government experience. - President John Quincy Adams and the Election of 1824
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the forming of the Whigs?
Jackson's negative stance towards the middle class. - Andrew Jackson vs. the Whig Party: Rise of Executive Power
The Supreme Court case of _____ established the legality of the Bank of the United States.
McCulloch v. Maryland - Jacksonian America: Bank of the United States and the Panic of 1837
How did the removal of the Cherokee, which was characterized by a thousand-mile walk westward known as the Trail of Tears, affect the Cherokee tribe?
Thousands died from cold weather, disease, old age and fatigue. - The Trail of Tears and Jackson's Indian Removal Act of 1830
Which of the following did Congress block, which prompted Jackson to veto several pieces of legislation?
Treaty of New Echota - Andrew Jackson vs. the Whig Party: Rise of Executive Power
Which treaty helped Jackson to force Indians off of their land?
Treaty of New Echota - The Trail of Tears and Jackson's Indian Removal Act of 1830
The Panic of 1837 was caused by a number of factors, including:
Unhindered bank speculation on American growth - Jacksonian America: Bank of the United States and the Panic of 1837
Why did Jackson veto the bill to recharter the Bank of the United States in 1832?
not He was out of touch with the realities of finance and took a gamble signing the veto - Jacksonian America: Bank of the United States and the Panic of 1837
Which of the following correctly summarizes the Corrupt Bargain in 1824?
not Henry Clay, the House Majority Leader, influenced the electoral college in return for a place in the cabinet of John Quincy Adams. - President John Quincy Adams and the Election of 1824
Two issues on which there was disagreement between the North and the South were _____ and _____.
tariffs and slavery -Regional Conflict in America: Debate Over States' Rights
