Andrew Jackson and the Bank War

In 1832, during Andrew Jackson's presidency, the Bank War emerged as a central political issue. Congress, led by Henry Clay, renewed the bank's charter early, challenging Jackson. Jackson viewed the bank as a threat, personified by Nicholas Biddle. He vetoed the bank bill, framing it as a people's mandate. Despite opposition, Jackson redirected federal deposits to state banks, leading to his censure by Congress. By 1836, the Bank of the United States was dismantled.

What was one of the major challenges Andrew Jackson faced during his presidency in 1832?

• The Bank of the United States

• The War of 1812

• The Mexican-American War

• The Louisiana Purchase

Who led Congress in renewing the bank's charter, sparking the Bank War?

• John Quincy Adams

• Henry Clay

• Martin Van Buren

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the relationship between Henry Clay and Nicholas Biddle during the Bank War?

• They were allies against Jackson.

• They were political rivals.

• They were both Treasury Secretaries.

• They were both presidents of the bank.

How did Jackson view Nicholas Biddle in the context of the Bank War?

• As a financial advisor

• As a political ally

• As a personal and public enemy

• As a neutral party

What action did Jackson take against the bank bill presented to him?

• He sent it back for revisions.

• He vetoed it.

• He ignored it.

• He signed it into law.

What did Jackson call the bank in his fight against it?

• The People's Bank

• The Federal Bank

• The Monster Bank

• The National Bank

What was the outcome of Jackson's actions against the bank in terms of his political career?

• He resigned from office.

• He lost the next election.

• He was impeached.

• He won re-election in a landslide.

What controversial action did Jackson take regarding federal deposits?

• He froze them.

• He donated them to charity.

• He redirected them to state banks.

• He increased them.

How did Congress respond to Jackson's actions against the bank?

• They ignored him.

• They praised him.

• They censured him.

• They supported him.

By what year was the Bank of the United States effectively ended?

• 1836

• 1840

• 1834

• 1832