Jackson Era Test

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28 questions
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Who was the first Whig president?

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What was the main cause of the Panic of 1837?

2

Martin Van Buren was not elected to a second term. One of the factors that led to him losing the 1840 election was

2

The Force Bill of 1833 allowed the president to do what?

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Why did Southerners call the Tariff of 1828 the “Tariff of Abominations”?

2

The Spoils System refers to

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Why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?

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Which policy did Jackson and Van Buren use in dealing with the Cherokee?

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Why was Andrew Jackson well known before he was elected in 1824?

2

In the Supreme Court decision about Cherokee lands, Chief Justice Marshall ruled that

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John Tyler disappointed members of his own party by

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The Tariff of 1828 caused the price of what to go up?

2

What was the impact of Jackson’s attempt to reduce conflict between Native Americans and white settlers?

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Andrew Jackson’s election victory in 1828 depended on support from what group?

2

What was the Trail of Tears?

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How did democracy expand during the age of Jackson?

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What does it mean to nullify a law?

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During the Nullification Crisis, what was really being tested?

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Why was the election of 1824 controversial?

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Which best describes the experience of Native Americans during the Trail of Tears?

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The Indian Removal Act was passed against Jackson’s wishes.

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The Corrupt Bargain led to John Quincy Adams winning the presidency.

1

Andrew Jackson created the Democratic Party.

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Northerners supported the Tariff of 1828.

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President Harrison was the first president to die in office.

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The Tariff of 1828 was loved by some and hated by others. Explain how Northerners, Westerners, and Southerners felt about the tariff.

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The Democratic and Whig Parties formed in the early 1800s. Describe the values of both and the differences between them.

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How did Andrew Jackson impact the Bank of the United States?