Chapter 11 Section 1 Quiz

Who were John Quincy Adam's primary supporters? (Select TWO that apply)

• Northerners

• Southerners

• Wealthy businessmen

• "Common men"

Who were Andrew Jackson's primary supporters? (Select TWO that apply)

• Northerners

• Southerners

• Wealthy businessmen

• "Common men"

Why was the election of 1828 different than prior elections?

• Neither candidate came from a wealthy family.

• The candidates campaigned through speeches, slogans, and parades.

• The candidates were from the same political party.

• The candidates were best friends

What was the "corrupt bargain"?

• Andrew Jackson claimed John Quincy Adams stole the election of 1824 by aligning with Henry Clay to secure the election in the House of Representatives.

• Jackson's political opponents claimed he was corrupt when he appointed supporters of his campaign to his administration to control the government.

• Jackson's critics attacked his qualification for office.

What was the "spoils system"?

• Andrew Jackson claimed John Quincy Adams stole the election of 1824 by aligning with Henry Clay to secure the election in the House of Representatives.

• Jackson's political opponents claimed he was corrupt when he appointed supporters of his campaign to his administration to control the government.

• Jackson's critics attacked his qualification for office.

What argument was sparked by the "Tariff of Abominations"

• Autobots vs. Decepticons

• State Powers vs. Federal Powers

• Congressional Powers vs. Presidential Powers

• Godzilla vs. Kong

Why did Northerners support tariffs? (Select two)

• They loved taxes

• Many Northerners worked in factories.

• Tariffs increased the amount of local goods being sold.

• Tariffs promoted the growth of agriculture.

Why did Southerners hate tariffs? (Select two)

• Their agricultural economy relied on foreign trade.

• They did not like Andrew Jackson.

• Most southerners were farmers, laborers, merchants and needed to purchase manufactured goods.

• For no reason

Why did Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun disagree on the doctrine of nullification?

• Jackson believed states should not be able to stop the national government.

• Calhoun wanted the federal government to have all the power.

• Jackson wanted Calhoun to look weak.

• Calhoun did not support nullification.

How did the South react to the Tariff of 1828?

• They absolutely loved it and celebrated in the streets

• They persuaded the North to support it

• They called it the "Tariff of Abomination", tried to nullify it through state legislation, and threatened to break away from the Union.

• They called for John Quincy Adams to come back to office.