Unit 6-- Age of Jackson Flashcards
True or False: Andrew Jackson was known for his support of the National Bank.
False
What was the main purpose of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
To relocate Native American tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a political party founded by Andrew Jackson’s supporters.
Democratic Party
What was the significance of the Trail of Tears?
It was the forced removal of Cherokee Indians from their homeland, resulting in thousands of deaths.
What economic crisis occurred in 1837, shortly after Jackson’s presidency?
The Panic of 1837
True or False: Andrew Jackson was a strong advocate for federal power over state power.
False
What was the Nullification Crisis?
A confrontation between South Carolina and the federal government over tariffs.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a system that rewarded political supporters with government jobs.
Spoils System
What did the term ‘Jacksonian Democracy’ refer to?
The expansion of voting rights and political participation for the common man.
Which battle made Andrew Jackson a national hero prior to his presidency?
The Battle of New Orleans
What was the impact of the 1832 Tariff on Southern states?
It led to increased tensions and the Nullification Crisis.
What was Andrew Jackson’s stance on the federal government’s role in the economy?
He believed in limited federal government intervention.
Multiple Choice: Which group was primarily affected by the Indian Removal Act? A) Native Americans B) European settlers C) African Americans D) Immigrant workers
A) Native Americans
What term describes the belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across North America?
Manifest Destiny
What did Jackson’s presidency symbolize in terms of social class?
A shift towards greater representation for the common man.
What was one of the first acts of Jackson’s presidency?
To remove federal funds from the Second Bank of the United States.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a series of debates about the role of government and economic policy.
Bank War
True or False: Jackson’s presidency is often seen as a turning point in American political history.
True
Who was the first president to utilize the veto power extensively?
Andrew Jackson
What was Jackson’s policy towards Native Americans known as?
Indian Removal Policy
Multiple Choice: What did Jackson do in response to the Nullification Crisis? A) Ignored it B) Compromised with South Carolina C) Used military force D) Resigned
C) Used military force
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant economic downturn that followed Jackson’s presidency.
Panic of 1837
Who succeeded Andrew Jackson as president?
Martin Van Buren
True or False: Jackson’s presidency was characterized by a focus on foreign policy.
False
What was the main focus of the women’s rights movement during the Age of Jackson?
Advocating for women’s suffrage and equality.
Multiple Choice: What major event occurred in 1838 involving Cherokee Indians? A) The Battle of New Orleans B) The Trail of Tears C) The War of 1812 D) The American Revolution
B) The Trail of Tears
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a document that outlined Jackson’s vision for America.
Democratic Platform
True or False: Jackson favored a strong national bank.
False
What was one of the key contributions of Andrew Jackson to American politics?
He promoted the idea of a more democratic political system.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key issue during Jackson’s presidency? A) Immigration B) Labor rights C) Native American removal D) Women’s suffrage
C) Native American removal
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a national political party that emerged from opposition to Jacksonian policies.
Whig Party
True or False: Andrew Jackson believed in a limited role for the presidency.
False
What was the primary cause of the Panic of 1837?
Unregulated speculation in land and banking.
Multiple Choice: What was one of Jackson’s main achievements? A) Abolishing slavery B) Expanding the electorate C) Establishing a national bank D) Promoting isolationism
B) Expanding the electorate
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a controversial policy that led to the forced relocation of Native Americans.
Indian Removal Act
