Topic 7 Assessment

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What was Jackson’s view of the Second Bank of the United States?

Back

The bank favored wealthy Easterners and limited western growth.

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How did President Andrew Jackson try to resolve the conflicts between settlers and Native Americans?

Back

He pushed for the Indian Removal Act to force Native Americans to relocate farther west.

Front

Why did Congress set aside the region called Indian Territory for Native Americans of the Southeast?

Back

Leaders thought it was the best place for Native Americans to live in their traditional ways.

Front

What ruling did the Supreme Court make in Worcester v. Georgia?

Back

Georgia and its citizens had no right to interfere with the Cherokee people.

Front

What was the effect of the Supreme Court’s decision in Worcester v. Georgia?

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President Jackson ignored it and forced the Cherokee out.

Front

Which Native Americans were most successful in resisting removal?

Back

Seminole

Front

Santa Anna increased the number of troops in Texas in 1835. That December, Texans _________.

Back

captured San Antonio from a larger Mexican force.

Front

Why did Andrew Jackson refuse to annex Texas in 1836?

Back

He wanted to keep the number of free and slave states in balance.

Front

Why did the Spanish try to keep Americans out of Santa Fe?

Back

They worried that Americans would want to take over the area.

Front

How did President Polk justify going to war against Mexico in 1846?

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He falsely claimed that Mexico invaded US territory.