Andrew Jackson and the Age of Jackson Quiz

In which war did Andrew Jackson rise to fame?

• American Revolution

• War of 1812

• Civil War

• World War I

What was the period known as when Andrew Jackson became president?

• Industrial Revolution

• Roaring Twenties

• Age of Enlightenment

• Era of The Common Man

What did Andrew Jackson consider himself as?

• A spokesman of the wealthy aristocrats

• A representative of the British monarchy

• A champion of the common man

• A supporter of the American Revolution

Which of the following statements is true about Andrew Jackson's background?

• He had humble beginnings and resembled that of many Americans

• He was born in Massachusetts

• He came from a wealthy and privileged family

• He was highly educated and had a prestigious upbringing

What was the name of Andrew Jackson's plantation?

• Mount Vernon

• Tara

• Monticello

• The Hermitage

How many enslaved Africans did Andrew Jackson own by the time he was elected president?

• 17

• 9

• 59

• 95

Who was chosen as president by the House of Representatives in the election of 1824?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Quincy Adams

• Andrew Jackson

What was a major reason for Andrew Jackson's victory in the 1828 election?

• Removal of property ownership as a voting requirement

• Support from wealthy aristocrats

• Universal suffrage for all races and genders

• His military background in the War of 1812

Which state was Andrew Jackson from?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

• Tennessee

What was Andrew Jackson's belief about the federal government?

• It should be controlled by the wealthy aristocrats

• It should be abolished

• It should have limited power and be strong

• It should be large and powerful