Jacksonian Democracy and Native American Removal Assessment

What was Andrew Jackson's nickname, earned for his reputation for toughness?

• Old Pine
• Old Oak
• Old Hickory
• Old Maple

What controversial event occurred in the Election of 1824?

• Jackson won both popular and electoral votes
• Jackson lost both popular and electoral votes
• Jackson won the popular vote but lost the electoral majority
• Jackson lost the popular vote but won the electoral majority

Which economic policy did Jackson strongly support?

• Heavy government regulation
• Laissez-faire
• Protectionist tariffs
• Federal subsidies

Why did Jackson oppose the Second National Bank?

• It provided too many loans to farmers
• It supported westward expansion
• It had too much government oversight
• He believed it only served wealthy interests

What was the "Spoils System"?

• A system of merit-based hiring
• A rotation of military commanders
• Replacing government workers with political supporters
• A method of collecting tariffs

What percentage did the Tariff of 1828 charge on imported goods?

• 25%
• 35%
• 40%
• 50%

How did the Tariff of 1828 affect the Southern economy?

• Increased cotton exports
• Lowered prices on imported goods
• Improved manufacturing capabilities
• Reduced European trade for cotton

What was South Carolina's response to the Tariff of 1828?

• Immediate acceptance
• Claimed right to nullify federal laws
• Requested federal assistance
• Increased trade with the North

What was the outcome of the Nullification Crisis?

• South Carolina seceded
• The tariff was increased
• The Compromise Tariff of 1833 reduced rates
• Jackson resigned from office

What year was the Indian Removal Act passed?

• 1828
• 1829
• 1830
• 1831