Quiz on the Spoils System

How does this cartoon represent the spoils system?

What was the cause of the conflict described in the primary source excerpt and how was it resolved?

• The conflict was caused by territorial disputes and was resolved through diplomatic negotiations.

• The conflict was caused by economic sanctions and was resolved through military intervention.

• The conflict was caused by cultural differences and was resolved through a peace treaty.

• The conflict was caused by political alliances and was resolved through a ceasefire agreement.

The election of 1824 and 1828 were different in which of the following ways?

• The election of 1824 was decided by the House of Representatives, while the election of 1828 was decided by popular vote.

• The election of 1824 had more candidates than the election of 1828.

• The election of 1828 was the first to use the secret ballot, unlike the election of 1824.

• The election of 1824 was the first to allow women to vote, unlike the election of 1828.

What does this map represent?

Jackson is threatening to veto which of the following?

• A bill to recharter the Second Bank of the United States

• A bill to increase tariffs

• A bill to abolish slavery

• A bill to expand the national road system

What does this picture represent?

Why did the population increase once the US acquired California?

James Polk was popular amongst voters in the Democratic Party election of 1844 because:

• he promised to annex Texas and expand westward.

• he opposed the annexation of Texas.

• he was a war hero from the Mexican-American War.

• he was a strong advocate for the abolition of slavery.

Based on this excerpt, the Democratic Party supported:

• A. Economic reforms

• B. Civil rights

• C. Military expansion

• D. Environmental policies

What were the benefits of the Gadsden Purchase?

• It provided land for a southern transcontinental railroad.

• It resolved border disputes between the U.S. and Mexico.

• It expanded U.S. territory in the southwest.

• All of the above.