Unit 9 Quiz
- 1.
In the first half of the 19th century, Cherokee efforts to retain their tribal lands in Georgia received direct support from
- A.
Southern Democrats.
- B.
Planters in the North.
- C.
The United States Supreme Court.
- D.
Congress.
Correct Answer
C. The United States Supreme Court. -
- 2.
According to Alexis de Tocqueville in Democracy in America, American individualism arose as a result of
- A.
The absence of an aristocracy.
- B.
The weak economy.
- C.
Conflicts in Congress.
- D.
Black slave riots in the South.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
A. The absence of an aristocracy. -
- 3.
Which of the following resulted from the policies of the Andrew Jackson administration?
- A.
The local banks shut down to form one central bank.
- B.
Each state issued its own currency.
- C.
The number of banks, each issuing its own paper currency, increased.
- D.
Extra fees were charged if one tried to pay with a different currency.
Correct Answer
C. The number of banks, each issuing its own paper currency, increased. -
- 4.
An important consequence of the "Tariff of Abominations" is that it led to the
- A.
Northern planter protests.
- B.
Decrease in the value of the American dollar.
- C.
Enunciation of the Doctrine of Nullification.
- D.
Economic panic.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
C. Enunciation of the Doctrine of Nullification. -
- 5.
Andrew Jackson supported all of the following EXCEPT
- A.
Indian removal from the South.
- B.
The right of nullification.
- C.
The power to veto.
- D.
The use of a specie circulation.
Correct Answer
B. The right of nullification. -
- 6.
In the early 1830s, the majority of workers in the Massachusetts textile mills were
- A.
Young, unmarried women from rural New England.
- B.
Irish immigrants.
- C.
Free blacks.
- D.
Poor farmers working second jobs.
- E.
Both A and B.
Correct Answer
A. Young, unmarried women from rural New England. -
- 7.
Which of the following supplied the largest number of immigrants to the United States during the first half of the 19th century?
- A.
Mexico
- B.
China and Japan
- C.
Ireland
- D.
Western Africa
Correct Answer
C. Ireland -
- 8.
Jacksonian Democracy was distinguished by the belief that
- A.
Only rich, white men should participate in politics.
- B.
Women should not be allowed out of the private sphere.
- C.
Political participation by the common man should be increased.
- D.
Only elite citizens should be a part of Congress.
Correct Answer
C. Political participation by the common man should be increased. -
- 9.
The immediate effect of Andrew Jackson's attack on the Second Bank of the United States in 1834 was
- A.
A rise in sectionalism.
- B.
An expansion of credit and speculation.
- C.
An economic failure.
- D.
Panic in Congress.
Correct Answer
B. An expansion of credit and speculation. -
- 10.
The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions, the Hartford Convention, and the South Carolina Exposition and Protest were similar in that all involved a defense of
- A.
The rights of the people.
- B.
Congressional power.
- C.
Cities.
- D.
States' rights.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
D. States' rights. -
- 11.
Daniel Webster's address to the Senate in 1830 in reply to Senator Hayne is best remembered for its
- A.
Powerful words.
- B.
Defense of the principle of national union.
- C.
Protection and defense over states' rights.
- D.
Depth and length.
Correct Answer
B. Defense of the principle of national union. -
- 12.
The House decided the 1824 presidential election when
- A.
There was a tie in the electoral votes.
- B.
No candidate received the required majority.
- C.
There were not enough votes to come up with a simple majority.
- D.
Representatives could not decide who to vote for.
Correct Answer
B. No candidate received the required majority. -
- 13.
John Quincy Adams, elected to the House, was charged by his political opponents with having struck a "corrupt bargain" when he appointed ______________ to the position of _______________.
- A.
Henry Clay, Secretary of State
- B.
Daniel Webster, Secretary of State
- C.
Martin van Buren, Vice President
- D.
Andrew Jackson, Chief Justice
Correct Answer
A. Henry Clay, Secretary of State -
- 14.
Andrew Jackson's political philosophy was based on his
- A.
Belief in Civil Rights.
- B.
Parents'.
- C.
Suspicion of the federal government.
- D.
Understanding of his cabinet members' opinions.
Correct Answer
C. Suspicion of the federal government. -
- 15.
Andrew Jackson's inauguration symbolized the
- A.
Changing direction of the public's opinion on government.
- B.
Newly won ascendancy of the masses.
- C.
A peaceful change in power.
- D.
The first republican president.
Correct Answer
B. Newly won ascendancy of the masses. -
- 16.
The purpose behind the spoils system was to
- A.
Get the public to do the government's work.
- B.
Create competition in the general public's politics.
- C.
Reward political supporters with public office.
- D.
Show favoritism.
Correct Answer
C. Reward political supporters with public office. -
- 17.
The spoils system under Andrew Jackson resulted in
- A.
Many people trying to help the President.
- B.
A powerful legislative branch.
- C.
The emergence of unknown, but talented, politicians.
- D.
The appointment of many corrupt and incompetent officials.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. The appointment of many corrupt and incompetent officials. -
- 18.
Andrew Jackson's Native American policy was one of
- A.
Resentment.
- B.
Citizenship.
- C.
Removal.
- D.
Peace.
Correct Answer
C. Removal. -
- 19.
Which of the following was NOT true of Worcester v. Georgia?
- A.
The Court declared Georgia's 1829 seizure of Cherokee land unconstitutional.
- B.
The Court sided with Georgia.
- C.
Andrew Jackson ignored the Court's decision.
- D.
Worcester was suing for all Cherokees.
Correct Answer
B. The Court sided with Georgia. -
- 20.
The infamous Trail of Tears ended in Indian Territory, now
- A.
Florida.
- B.
Pennsylvania.
- C.
Kentucky.
- D.
Kansas.
- E.
Oklahoma.
Correct Answer
E. Oklahoma. -
- 21.
While in existence, the Second Bank of the United States
- A.
Was the depository of federal funds.
- B.
Was an asset to the economy.
- C.
Proved to be a productive organization system.
- D.
Funded many organizations.
- E.
Gave loans to merchants who agreed to reimburse.
Correct Answer
A. Was the depository of federal funds. -
- 22.
Andrew Jackson's veto of the recharter bill for the Second Bank of the United States was
- A.
Unconstitutional.
- B.
A major expansion of executive power.
- C.
Done by pocket-veto.
- D.
Done immediately.
- E.
A power listed in the Constitution under Article 2 Section 8.
Correct Answer
B. A major expansion of executive power. -
- 23.
The Panic of 1827 was caused by all of the following EXCEPT
- A.
"wildcat bank" loans.
- B.
Over-speculation.
- C.
The Bank war.
- D.
The Specie Circular.
- E.
Taking the country off the gold standard.
Correct Answer
E. Taking the country off the gold standard. -
- 24.
The Nullification Crisis of 1832-1833 erupted over
- A.
The Worcester v. Georgia case.
- B.
Jackson's election.
- C.
The tariff policy.
- D.
The Webster-Hayne debates.
- E.
Taxes on bread.
Correct Answer
C. The tariff policy. -
- 25.
The Force Act of 1833 proved that
- A.
The President could force people to hand in taxes by threatening the confiscation of property.
- B.
Only Congress could make decisions.
- C.
Nobody was paying their taxes.
- D.
The President could use military force to collect federal tariff duties.
- E.
People needed reinforcement to remember to pay taxes.
Correct Answer
D. The President could use military force to collect federal tariff duties. -
- 26.
Which of the following was a result of the Tariff Abominations?
- A.
The South Carolina Exposition
- B.
The Webster-Hayne debates
- C.
The 1832 Tariff
- D.
Calhoun's resignation
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 27.
Who is most responsible for the 1833 Compromise Tariff?
- A.
Andrew Jackson
- B.
Senator Robert Hayne
- C.
Henry Clay
- D.
Daniel Webster
- E.
Andrew Johnson
Correct Answer
C. Henry Clay -
- 28.
The Whig Party was formed in 1834 by Clay and Webster in opposition to
- A.
Michael Jackson
- B.
Robert Hayne
- C.
"King George"
- D.
John Marshall
- E.
"King Andrew"
Correct Answer
E. "King Andrew" -
- 29.
While Jackson's first VP was ______________, his second VP was _______________.
- A.
Webster, Hayne
- B.
Van Buren, Calhoun
- C.
Calhoun, Marshall
- D.
Calhoun, Van Buren
- E.
Marshall, Washington
Correct Answer
D. Calhoun, Van Buren -
- 30.
The "Tippecanoe" in the 1840 Whig campaign slogan was
- A.
Martin Van Buren
- B.
Andrew Jackson
- C.
Tyler Too
- D.
William Henry Harrison
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
D. William Henry Harrison -
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