Chapter 13

Question 1

Trail of Tears

Answer 1

In the fall and winter of 1838-1839, the U.S army forcibly removed about 15,000 Cherokees from their ancestral homelands in southeastern United States and marched them to Indian territory (present-day Oklahoma).

Question 2

Tariff of Abominations

Answer 2

The “Tariff of 1825” was a protective tariff passed by the Congress of the United States on May 19, 1828, designed to protect industry in the northern United States.

Question 3

Indian Removal Act

Answer 3

Jackson’s policy, passed by congress as the Indian Removal Act of 1830, led to the forced uprooting of more than 100,000 Indians.

Question 4

Bank War

Answer 4

The Bank War erupted in 1832, when Daniel Webster and Henry Clay presented congress with a bill to renew the Bank of the United States’ charter.

Question 5

Whig Party

Answer 5

The Whig Party opposed President Jackson and a attracted many followers that hated Jackson including Clay, Southern states, evangelical protestants, and northern industrials and merchants. They called for active government programs and reform.

Question 6

Two Party System

Answer 6

This was made up of the Whigs and the Democrats.

Question 7

Spoils System

Answer 7

Rewarding political supporters with public office.