Election of 1824

Election of 1824

By Samuel Smith

Multiple Choice

In the election of 1824, the candidates were all __________ .

• from the South

• part of the Spoils System

• Democratic-Republican

Multiple Choice

The election of 1824 led to the development of _________ .

• new political parties.

• government reforms.

• states' rights and nullification.

Multiple Choice

Why did Andrew Jackson and his supporters call the election of 1824 a “corrupt bargain”?

• Jackson lost because Henry Clay refused to accept the Electoral College results.

• Jackson lost because Henry Clay convinced the House of Representatives to elect John Quincy Adams.

Multiple Select

What were the goals that Andrew Jackson said he would pursue if he won the election of 1828? (Choose 2)

• end excessive government spending

• end political corruption

• reform the Spoils System

• reform the Supreme Court

• create a national bank

Multiple Choice

How did the “spoils system” operate?

• Andrew Jackson replaced many positions held by loyal supporters with independent government officials.

• Andrew Jackson replaced many longserving government officials with his loyal supporters

Multiple Choice

What change was required by the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

• All American Indians living west of the Mississippi River must resettle in the southeastern U.S.

• All American Indians living in the southeastern U.S. must resettle west of the Mississippi River

Multiple Choice

Which statement best reflects the perspective of U.S. President Andrew Jackson regarding the relocation of American Indians?

• “Relocation is necessary, but the U.S. should pay American Indians a fair price for the land.”

• “Relocation is necessary because U.S. citizens and American Indians will get along better if they are separated.

Multiple Choice

How did Andrew Jackson react to the Supreme Court’s decision in Worcester v. Georgia?

• He refused to enforce the ruling that the state laws of Georgia did not apply on Cherokee land.

• He refused to enforce the ruling that white settlers had to follow Georgia law on Cherokee land.

Multiple Choice

In __________ , the Supreme Court ruled that Congress has the power to regulate commerce that crosses state lines.

• Gibbons v. Ogden

• Worcester v. Georgia

• McCulloch v. Maryland

Multiple Choice

In __________ , the Supreme Court ruled that state governments cannot prevent the national government from establishing national banks within their borders.

• Gibbons v. Ogden

• Worcester v. Georgia

• McCulloch v. Maryland

Multiple Choice

The decisions in Gibbons v. Ogden, McCulloch v. Maryland, and Worcester v. Georgia are examples of Chief Justice Marshall __________ the Supreme Court’s power to interpret the law.

• increasing

• decreasing

Multiple Choice

How was the dispute with the Cherokee over the Indian Removal Act resolved?

• The Cherokee were forced from their homeland on the Trail of Tears.

• The Cherokee asked John Ross to negotiate a treaty with the government of Georgia.

Multiple Choice

Why did Andrew Jackson veto the renewal of the Second Bank of the United States’ charter?

• He wanted the bank charter to grant him more power in the running of the bank.

• He wanted to strengthen state powers and reduce the power of the national government.

Multiple Choice

How did Jackson’s veto of the Second Bank of the United States’ charter affect the United States?

• It led to Jackson’s reelection and the Panic of 1837.

• It led to Jackson’s reelection and a reversal of the Supreme Court’s decision about national banks.

Multiple Choice

In 1828, the federal government placed a tariff on foreign goods to help __________ .

• Northern Industries

• Southern Industries

Fill in the Blank

People in the __________ called the 1828 tariff on foreign goods the “tariff of abominations.”

Multiple Choice

Dislike of the 1828 tariff on foreign goods led to the __________ in which some states claimed they could to decide not to follow federal law.

• Panic of 1837

• Nullification Crisis

Multiple Choice

How did Andrew Jackson react to the Nullification Crisis?

• He emphasized the power of the national government over state governments and ensured federal law was followed.

• He agreed with calls to respect states’ rights and allowed states to make their own decisions on the issue

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes the effect of the Nullification Crisis on the United States?

• It emphasized regional divisions and helped lead to the Civil War.

• It emphasized new divisions and led to the breakup of the Democratic-Republican Party