Unit 6 Flashcards
Age of Jackson
Who was the President during the Age of Jackson?
Andrew Jackson
What is the term used to describe the political movement that emphasized the rights and power of the common man?
Jacksonian Democracy
True or False: The Nullification Crisis involved South Carolina’s attempt to nullify federal tariffs.
True
Fill in the blank: The Indian Removal Act was signed into law in _____.
1830
What was the principle of government that emphasizes the separation of powers?
Checks and Balances
Which principle of government ensures that no one is above the law?
Rule of Law
What was the primary goal of the Indian Removal Act?
To relocate Native American tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River
Multiple Choice: What was a major consequence of the Nullification Crisis? A) Strengthened federal authority B) Weakened state rights
A) Strengthened federal authority
What was the name of the forced relocation of the Cherokee people in 1838?
Trail of Tears
True or False: The seven principles of government include popular sovereignty and federalism.
True
Short Answer: What did Andrew Jackson believe about the role of the federal government?
He believed it should be limited and that states should have more power.
What event was triggered by the Tariff of Abominations in 1828?
The Nullification Crisis
Fill in the blank: The principle of _____ allows citizens to elect representatives to govern on their behalf.
Republicanism
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT one of the seven principles of government? A) Individual Rights B) Monarchy C) Separation of Powers
B) Monarchy
What did the Supreme Court rule in Worcester v. Georgia regarding Native American lands?
The Court ruled that the state of Georgia could not impose its laws on Native American territories.
True or False: The concept of limited government means that government powers are restricted by law.
True
Fill in the blank: The principle of _____ means that government derives its power from the consent of the governed.
Popular Sovereignty
Which president is often associated with the phrase ‘the common man’?
Andrew Jackson
What was one major effect of the Indian Removal Act on Native American tribes?
Loss of ancestral lands and cultural disruption
True or False: The Nullification Crisis resulted in South Carolina seceding from the Union.
False
What does the principle of federalism refer to?
The division of power between national and state governments.
Short Answer: Name one key figure who opposed Andrew Jackson’s policies during his presidency.
Henry Clay
Multiple Choice: Which principle of government is primarily concerned with protecting individual rights? A) Limited Government B) Popular Sovereignty
A) Limited Government
What did the Indian Removal Act lead to in terms of U.S. policy towards Native Americans?
A policy of forced relocation and assimilation.
Fill in the blank: The concept of _____ allows for the distribution of power across different branches of government.
Separation of Powers
What was the primary reason for the opposition to the Tariff of Abominations?
It disproportionately benefited Northern industries at the expense of Southern economies.
