Andrew Jackson's Presidency: Key Events and Impact on American Democracy

The video reviews Andrew Jackson's presidency, covering his rise to prominence, key policies, and major crises. It discusses his image as a 'common man,' the spoil system, and universal white male suffrage. The video also addresses the Nullification Crisis, the Bank War, and Jackson's controversial actions towards Native Americans, including the Trail of Tears. Additionally, it touches on Texas's independence and Jackson's hesitance to recognize it due to slavery concerns. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to share and subscribe.

What significant event marked Andrew Jackson's emergence as a national hero?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of New Orleans

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What was the 'Corrupt Bargain' of 1824?

• An alleged deal that helped John Quincy Adams become president

• A scandal involving the sale of government land

• A treaty with Native American tribes

• A trade agreement with Britain

What was a key feature of Andrew Jackson's presidency regarding voting rights?

• Introduction of women's suffrage

• Abolition of the electoral college

• Introduction of literacy tests for voters

• Elimination of property requirements for white male voters

What was the spoil system during Jackson's presidency?

• A strategy for managing the national debt

• A system of rewarding political supporters with government jobs

• A method of distributing land to settlers

• A policy of reducing taxes on imported goods

What was the main issue in the nullification crisis?

• The expansion of the railroad system

• The right of states to nullify federal laws

• The legality of the national bank

• The annexation of Texas

Who was the president of the Bank of the United States during the bank war?

• Henry Clay

• Nicholas Biddle

• Martin Van Buren

• John C. Calhoun

What was the outcome of the Worcester v. Georgia case?

• The federal government took control of Native American affairs

• The state of Georgia was allowed to annex Native American lands

• The Supreme Court ruled that Native Americans did not have to move west

• Native Americans were forced to move west

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A path used by pioneers moving west

• A series of battles between settlers and Native Americans

• The forced removal of Native Americans to lands west of the Mississippi

• A treaty that ended the War of 1812

Why was Andrew Jackson hesitant to recognize Texas' independence?

• Fear of war with Mexico

• Concerns over the balance of slave and free states

• Lack of support from Congress

• Economic instability in Texas

Who was a key player in Texas' declaration of independence?

• Andrew Jackson

• Sam Houston

• Henry Clay

• John Quincy Adams