Standard 22-23

Which group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy?

• the rich and well-born

• Native Americans

• the common people

• states' rights supporters

The Trail of Tears refers to

• Jackson’s angry negotiations with the Five Civilized Tribes.

• the movement of Seminole Indians from the West to Florida.

• government workers who lost their jobs due to Jackson’s spoils system.

• the removal of Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Indian Territory.

Who were a big supporters of Andrew Jackson?

• wealthy business owners

• farmers & factory workers

Why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?

• He thought its president was inexperienced and poorly educated.

• He thought it loaned too much money to farmers and workers.

• He thought it was unconstitutional and that it favored the rich.

• He thought it benefited western business owners over those in the east.

Which of the following is the best definition for the spoils system?

• a bribe

• choosing the most qualified applicant for the job

• voting for the best candidate to represent the public

• rewarding your supporters with jobs in the government once elected

Which state said they wouldn‘t pay the new tariff and passed the Nullification act?

• North Carolina

• South Carolina

• Virginia

• Georgia

Which colony was mostly known as a safe place for debtors and a buffer between Spanish Florida and the English colonies?

• Maryland

• Rhode Island

• Pennsylvania

• Georgia

What was the primary purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

• To establish trade relations with Europe

• To prevent European colonization in the Americas

• To promote European immigration to the U.S.

• To create a military alliance with Britain

Which event is known as the starting point of the American Civil War?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The Emancipation Proclamation

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams