Age of Jackson Unit 4 Test

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Which event caused the Democratic-Republican Party to split into two separate parties?

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The election of 1824

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Which Congressional action is best described in the statement: "No one can doubt the moral duty of the Government of the United States to protect and if possible to preserve… the scattered [remains] of this race which are left within our borders. In the discharge of this duty an extensive region in the West has been assigned for their permanent residence. It has been divided into districts and allotted among them. . . .” - Andrew Jackson, December 7, 1835? Options: Indian Removal Act, Trail of Tears, Corrupt Bargain, Missouri Compromise

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Indian Removal Act

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Southerners felt they had the right to ignore laws passed by the federal government if it violated their states’ rights. Which event best illustrates that action? Options: Panic of 1837, Spoils system, Indian Removal Act, Nullification Crisis

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Nullification Crisis

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Which physical feature is Andrew Jackson referencing when he is addressing the Creek Indians?

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Mississippi River

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Why were southern representatives against high protective tariffs?

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Protective tariffs created potential trade issues with European countries.

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Which of the following best summarizes a Democrat’s argument against the National Bank? Options: “The bank ultimately favors the wealthy and endangers the common man’s freedoms.”, “The bank is unconstitutional because the power to coin money actually belongs to the executive branch.”, “The bank is unconstitutional because the second 20-year charter has expired.”, “The bank is not allowed to hold government funds without permission from its citizens.”

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The bank ultimately favors the wealthy and endangers the common man’s freedoms.

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Where were Native Americans forced to in the trail of tears?

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Present day Oklahoma

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Why were the groups identified above forced to move during Jackson’s presidency? Seminole Chickasaw Creek Cherokee Choctaw

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Americans’ desire to gain land for farming and ability to search for gold.

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During the presidency of Andrew Jackson, the spoils system resulted in –

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elected officials rewarding their supporters with government jobs.

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The Era of Jackson: Social - New Democratic spirit; Economic - Tariff of 1828; Political - ? Which of the following best completes the above diagram? Neutrality Proclamation issued, Purchase of Louisiana, Increased industrialization, Expansion of suffrage

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Expansion of suffrage