Era of Jackson Test Definitions

Question 1

Who was John Quincy Adams’ Secretary of State?

Answer 1

Henry Clay

Question 2

What term refers to the alleged deal between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay?

Answer 2

corrupt bargain

Question 3

What political parties did the National Republicans evolve into?

Answer 3

Whigs

Question 4

Who was a prominent figure in the Whig Party and known for his oratory skills?

Answer 4

Daniel Webster

Question 5

Which political party was associated with Martin Van Buren?

Answer 5

Democrats

Question 6

What was significant about Rachel Jackson in Andrew Jackson’s life?

Answer 6

She was his wife

Question 7

What is the name of Jackson’s estate?

Answer 7

Hermitage

Question 8

What nickname was Andrew Jackson known by?

Answer 8

Old Hickory

Question 9

What nickname did his opponents give Andrew Jackson?

Answer 9

King Andrew I

Question 10

What informal group of advisors did Jackson rely on?

Answer 10

Kitchen Cabinet

Question 11

What system rewarded political supporters with government jobs?

Answer 11

Spoils System

Question 12

What term describes a political organization that seeks to maintain power?

Answer 12

political machine

Question 13

Who was involved in a scandal related to the Spoils System?

Answer 13

Samuel Swartwout

Question 14

What was Martin Van Buren’s nickname?

Answer 14

Little Magician

Question 15

What policy aimed at the forced relocation of Native Americans?

Answer 15

eviction and removal

Question 16

What was the term used for the extermination of Native American tribes?

Answer 16

extermination

Question 17

What legislative act was passed in 1830 to facilitate Native American removal?

Answer 17

Indian Removal Act of 1830

Question 18

What conflict involved Chief Black Hawk?

Answer 18

Black Hawk War

Question 19

What war involved the Seminole tribe and their leader Chief Osceola?

Answer 19

Seminole War

Question 20

What type of warfare was employed by Native Americans during their conflicts?

Answer 20

guerrilla warfare

Question 21

Which Native American tribe was notably affected by the Trail of Tears?

Answer 21

Cherokees

Question 22

What Supreme Court case involved the Cherokees and John Marshall?

Answer 22

Worcester vs. Georgia

Question 23

Who was the Chief Justice during the Worcester vs. Georgia case?

Answer 23

John Marshall

Question 24

What was the term used for the forced relocation of the Cherokees?

Answer 24

Trail of Tears

Question 25

Who was a prominent advocate for states' rights and nullification?

Answer 25

John C. Calhoun

Question 26

What controversial tariff was referred to as the Tariff of Abominations?

Answer 26

Tariff of Abominations

Question 27

What theory proposed that states could nullify federal laws?

Answer 27

Theory of Nullification

Question 28

What document did South Carolina produce to express its opposition to the tariff?

Answer 28

South Carolina Exposition & Protest

Question 29

What debate featured a significant exchange between Hayne and Webster?

Answer 29

Hayne-Webster Debate

Question 30

What act allowed the president to use military force to enforce tariffs?

Answer 30

Force Act

Question 31

Who proposed a compromise to resolve the tariff crisis?

Answer 31

Clay

Question 32

What was the central bank of the United States during Jackson's presidency?

Answer 32

2nd Bank of the United States

Question 33

Who was the president of the 2nd Bank of the United States?

Answer 33

Nicholas Biddle

Question 34

In what year did the Election of 1832 take place?

Answer 34

1832

Question 35

What term describes state-chartered banks that received federal deposits?

Answer 35

pet banks

Question 36

What financial district is associated with the banking industry?

Answer 36

Wall Street

Question 37

What term describes a situation where economic conditions worsen?

Answer 37

economic chicken

Question 38

What derogatory nickname was given to Martin Van Buren?

Answer 38

Martin Van Ruin

Question 39

What economic downturn occurred in 1837?

Answer 39

Depression of 1837

Question 40

Who was elected president in 1840?

Answer 40

William Henry Harrison

Question 41

What was a popular campaign event for Harrison's election?

Answer 41

Harrison hoedown

Question 42

Who succeeded Harrison after his death?

Answer 42

John Tyler