Andrew Jackson and Manifest Destiny 2nd Semester Final
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- Q1
Which phrase best describes President Andrew Jackson?
The man of the people
The Man of Big Business
The man of Washington
The man of the elite
30s - Q2
How was the Election of 1824 a unique election?
Jackson won the Presidency, despite losing the electoral vote.
Jackson won the popular vote but lost the electoral vote.
Jackson lost the election even though he won the popular and electoral vote.
Jackson lost the election fair and square.
30s - Q3
Jackson instituted the spoils system when he was President. What is this?
Where one's supporters are put in prison after an election
Where one's supporters are given jobs and "prizes" after a victory
Where Jackson tried to relocate all Native Americans
Where Jackson kicked everyone he didn't like out of government
30s - Q4
What Jackson said something that was a "corrupt bargain," what was he referring to?
The Election of 1828
The Election of 1832
His war with the National Bank
The Election of 1824
30s - Q5
Which word best describes inauguration day for President Jackson?
Loving
Friendly
Calm
Chaos
30s - Q6
What did the Indian Removal Act allow President Jackson to do?
Make treaties with Indians and moving them to Oklahoma
Force relocation upon Native Americans
Kill Native Americans
Make treaties with foreign countries
30s - Q7
Which of the following tribes was NOT part of the "Five Civilized Tribes?"
Cherokee
Chickasaw
Seminole
Shawnee
30s - Q8
Why were the "Five Civilized Tribes" given this name?
They all spoke the same language
They all adopted aspects of American culture
They all were friendly
They all spoke English
30s - Q9
Which of the following describes the Trail of Tears?
The forced relocation of the Creek to Indian Territory
The forced relocation of the Cherokee to Oklahoma Territory
The forced relocation of the Cherokee to Indian Territory
The forced relocation of the Choctaw to Indian Territory
30s - Q10
What is a tariff?
Tax on anything your principal wants
Tax on exported goods
Tax on imported goods
Tax on services, like haircuts
30s - Q11
What does the word nullify mean?
To declare something null and void
To declare something illegal
To choose to ignore something someone says
To leave or withdraw from a country
30s - Q12
What does it mean to "secede?"
To withdraw from a club, country, or organization
To choose to ignore a law in a country
To threaten to leave a country
To join a club, country, or organization
30s - Q13
Which of the following quotes best describes a belief in the state's rights theory?
State's have rights, even more than the national government!
Hmm...I think state's are important, but both should be treated equally!
Yes, state's have rights, but no more than the national government does!
State's should have more power than the national government and shouldn't have to follow their laws
30s - Q14
Which man led the charge for South Carolina to secede?
Andrew Jackson
John C Calhoun
Black Hawk
Nicholas Biddle
30s - Q15
What is a monopoly?
When a country has complete control over each state
When a business has complete control over the price of a product
When only one business sells an item
When one country taxes a specific product
30s