Andrew Jackson: Jacksonian Democracy

1. What early life experience contributed most significantly to Jackson's reputation as being "tough as hickory"?

• A. Being born in a log cabin
• B. His experience as a prisoner of war at age 13
• C. Growing up in poverty
• D. Becoming an orphan at age 14

3. What was the "Corrupt Bargain" of 1824?

• A. A deal between Jackson and Clay
• B. An agreement between Adams and Crawford
• C. A deal between Adams and Clay for the presidency and Secretary of State position
• D. An arrangement between Jackson and Adams

7. What was the primary argument of those who supported the Indian Removal Act?

• A. Native Americans threatened national security
• B. The land was needed for westward expansion
• C. It would protect Native American culture
• D. It would improve trade relations

10. What was the "Tariff of Abominations"?

• A. A tax that benefited both North and South
• B. A tax that primarily hurt Northern industries
• C. A tax that severely impacted Southern states
• D. A tax on foreign food only

11. What was John C. Calhoun's position on nullification?

• A. States had no right to nullify federal laws
• B. Only Congress could nullify laws
• C. States had the right to nullify unconstitutional federal laws
• D. The president could nullify state laws

12. How did Jackson respond to South Carolina's nullification threat?

• A. He immediately agreed to lower tariffs
• B. He threatened military action to enforce federal law
• C. He ignored the threat completely
• D. He supported South Carolina's position

13. What percentage of eligible voters participated in Jackson's election?

• A. Less than 27%
• B. Approximately 50%
• C. Over 75%
• D. 100%

14. What happened to Rachel Jackson before Andrew Jackson's inauguration?

• A. She moved to Washington D.C.
• B. She became First Lady
• C. She died of a heart attack
• D. She divorced Jackson

15. What was unique about Jackson's political party affiliation?

• A. He created the Democratic Party
• B. He remained independent
• C. He joined the Whig Party
• D. He was a Federalist

16. How did Jackson's presidency affect the role of the federal government?

• A. It weakened federal authority
• B. It strengthened federal power over states
• C. It eliminated federal power
• D. It had no effect on federal authority