APUSH: Key Events and Concepts in Early U.S. Political History Quiz

A union refers to an organization of workers who come together to collectively address common workplace issues and goals.

The Workingmen's Party was a political party that focused on anti-Chinese sentiment and was influenced by Marxist ideologies, making it distinct from labor unions, religious organizations, and immigrant rights advocacy groups.

William Crawford was a politician who ran for President in 1824 but had to drop out due to health reasons. He was not an explorer, chef, or artist as mentioned in the incorrect answers.

Andrew Jackson was commonly referred to as 'Old Hickory' due to his tough fighting style, which was likened to the strength of an old hickory tree.

Rachel Jackson was the wife of Andrew Jackson, the 7th President of the United States. The mudslinging that took place during Andrew Jackson's election in 1828 was detrimental to Rachel's health and is believed to have contributed to her death.

Thomas Hart Benton was a prominent U.S. Senator from Missouri, known for his advocacy for westward expansion and Manifest Destiny. He was not a painter, scientist, or musician.

The nickname 'King Andrew' was used for President Jackson by his political opponents, the Whigs, who believed he was overstepping his authority as president.

The Loco-Focos were a specific political faction within the Democratic Party in the 19th century that advocated for various reform measures.

The Independent Subtreasury Bill was created to ensure that government funds were kept solely in government-controlled treasuries to prevent private banks from using them for speculation or other purposes.

Alexis De Tocqueville was a prominent French political philosopher who wrote extensively about democracy in America and published the widely acclaimed book 'Democracy in America'. His observations and writings have had a significant influence on political thought and understanding of democracy in society.

Democracy In America is actually a French text by Alexis de Tocqueville, not a political movement, American novel, or documentary film.

During Jackson's presidency, rotation in office, also known as the spoils system, led to significant turnover in government positions and brought new, less experienced individuals into office.

The correct answer refers to the 1840 Presidential campaign of William Henry Harrison, not to any of the other events mentioned.

The correct slogan used in W. H. Harrison’s presidential campaign was 'Tippecanoe and Tyler Too'. It emphasized his victory at the Battle of Tippecanoe and included his running mate, John Tyler.

Pet Banks referred to state banks that received surplus government funds in 1833 as part of Andrew Jackson's policy. They were called 'pets' because they were favored by Jackson and used to undermine the Second Bank of the United States.

The Democratic Party was formed from former factions of the Democratic-Republican Party by Martin Van Buren.

The Whig Party was a political party in the United States that operated during the the early to mid-1800s and opposed President Andrew Jackson's Democratic Party.

Martin v. Hunter Lessee was a landmark case that solidified the Supreme Court's authority over state courts in federal law matters, establishing a crucial aspect of the US legal system.

The Era of Good Feeling in the United States marked a period of unity and national purpose after the Napoleonic Wars, rather than a time of political tensions, military conflicts between states, or economic depression and social unrest.

James Monroe was the fifth president of the United States and was known for his contributions to American foreign policy, particularly the Monroe Doctrine.

The Specie Circular was a decree issued by President Jackson in 1836, requiring all public lands to be purchased with 'hard' or metallic money.

Roger Taney was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1836 to 1864 and is best known for his role in the Dred Scott case, where he delivered the majority opinion that denied citizenship and basic rights to African Americans.

The correct answer highlights the Supreme Court's decision to prioritize public interest over a company's contract, thus allowing Warren Bridge to gain a charter for the benefit of the community and to prevent a monopoly.

The Hudson River School was a significant art movement in mid-19th century America known for its romantic and naturalistic depictions of landscapes.

George Caleb Bingham was an American realist painter, not an architect, chef, or golfer.

William Sidney Mount was an American painter who was associated with the Hudson River school of painting. He initially focused on historical subjects but later transitioned to painting scenes of everyday life in America.

Thomas Cole was a prominent American artist known for his landscape paintings and for founding the Hudson River School artistic movement in the 19th century. His works often depicted the beauty of the American wilderness and inspired a generation of landscape painters.

Asher Durand was a prominent figure in the American art scene of the 19th century, known for his contributions to the Hudson River School movement.

Frederic Edwin Church was a notable artist associated with the Hudson River School and played a key role in the establishment of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The incorrect answers provided do not accurately describe his identity.