Age of Jackson Video (Chapter 12)

Who was the U.S. President known for the 'Age of Jackson'?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Quincy Adams

• Andrew Jackson

What was the primary goal of the American System?

• To abolish slavery

• To promote democracy

• To reduce federal power

• To support economic nationalism

What did the Monroe Doctrine primarily state?

• Promotion of slavery

• Support for European wars

• Non-interference by Europe in the Americas

• Expansion into the West

Who authored the Monroe Doctrine?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

• James Monroe

What was a key aspect of the American System?

• Disbanding the national bank

• Abolishing slavery

• Decreasing tariffs

• Economic nationalism

What was the main issue that led to the Missouri Compromise?

• Slavery

• Taxation without representation

• Industrialization

• Women's suffrage

What did the Missouri Compromise attempt to balance?

• Agricultural and industrial interests

• Eastern and western territories

• Slave and free states

• Federal and state powers

Who was known as the 'Little Magician'?

• Andrew Jackson

• Martin Van Buren

• Henry Clay

• John C. Calhoun

What was the primary reason for the formation of the Whig Party?

• Opposition to Andrew Jackson's policies

• Support for the national bank

• Opposition to the 'American System'

• Support for Andrew Jackson

Which state threatened to nullify the Tariff of 1828?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• South Carolina

• North Carolina