Age of Jackson Test Review

Why was the election of 1828 significant?

• The power of rich politicians expanded
• State governments’ strengthened control over economic policies
• Voter participation increased across the nation
• The power of the federal government weakened

Which of the following is most associated with the formation of the Democratic Party?

• The election of Andrew Jackson as president
• The use of protective tariffs
• The impeachment of President Andrew Johnson
• The abolition movement

Which of the following is an example of the “spoil system”?

• Farmers leaving their produce out in the sun to spoil as a means of protesting a protective tariff
• Congress only approving laws introduced by the Supreme Court
• John Q. Adams selecting his father to be Secretary of State
• Jackson selecting people who supported his campaign to receive government positions

This excerpt describes the Election of 1828. Which of the following were effects of Jackson’s victory in the Election of 1828? Select TWO correct answers.

• Women, African Americans, and Native Americans were given the right to vote.
• Ordinary citizens became engaged in government issues.
• Suffrage was expanded to most white men over the age of 21.
• Rich politicians maintained power in most levels of government.

During the 1830s public servants and officials were widely perceived to be unqualified. What practice reinforced that perception?

• The public voting for candidates based on religious affiliations
• The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions
• The federal government recruiting volunteers to serve abroad as ambassadors
• Legislators awarding government contracts to the lowest bidders

This is a U.S. territorial map from the 1830s. Which location on the map threatened to secede and challenged the power of the federal government? Select the correct answer.

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• B
• C
• D

The Nullification Act is significant because -

• it stated that no law passed by the federal government would be observed by southern states
• a state ignored a federal tariff because it was damaging to the state’s economy
• no state would be able to create ordinances without approval first from the federal government
• each state would now be able to nullify any laws it deemed unnecessary

What was one effect of these events on the 1828 presidential election?

• Votes were cast by secret ballot.
• Property qualification for voting were strengthened.
• Poll taxes were reduced.
• Voter participation increased.

These speakers are debating an issue that eventually became known as the -

• Nullification Crisis
• Monroe Doctrine
• Missouri Compromise
• Three-Fifths Compromise

Which of the following explains why Jackson opposed the Second Bank of the United States? Select THREE correct answers.

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