American History: Key Policies and Events

Module 20 explores nationalism and sectionalism in antebellum America, focusing on economic and political developments leading to Andrew Jackson's election in 1828. It covers debates on slavery, the national bank, and U.S. foreign policy, highlighting the rise of Democrats and Whigs. The module examines state vs. federal government tensions, including the nullification crisis and the Panic of 1837. A significant portion is dedicated to Indian removal, detailing state encroachment on native lands, resistance efforts, and the harsh consequences, such as the Trail of Tears. Required readings include Cherokee resistance accounts and the Monroe Doctrine.

What was a key factor leading to Andrew Jackson's election in 1828?

• The abolition of slavery

• Economic and political developments

• The discovery of gold

• The end of the War of 1812

Which two political parties emerged in the 1820s?

• Federalists and Republicans

• Democrats and Whigs

• Libertarians and Socialists

• Conservatives and Liberals

What was a major issue debated in the early 19th century regarding the U.S. economy?

• The introduction of income tax

• The regulation of trade unions

• The role of the national bank

• The establishment of a stock market

What was the Nullification Crisis about?

• The creation of a new national bank

• The abolition of slavery

• The annexation of Texas

• A state's right to nullify federal laws

Which event tested the relationship between state and federal governments during Jackson's presidency?

• The War of 1812

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Nullification Crisis

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What did the Indian Removal Act authorize?

• Negotiations for land exchange with eastern tribes

• The creation of a Native American state

• The establishment of reservations

• The end of all treaties with Native Americans

What was the outcome of Native American legal victories against removal?

• They formed a new government

• They were ultimately unsuccessful

• They successfully retained their lands

• They gained new territories

Which Native American tribe's removal is known as the Trail of Tears?

• Cherokee

• Navajo

• Apache

• Sioux

What document conceptualized American foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere?

• The Constitution

• The Monroe Doctrine

• The Bill of Rights

• The Emancipation Proclamation

What was the primary focus of the required readings for this module?

• The economic impact of the Civil War

• Cherokee resistance to removal and the Monroe Doctrine

• The industrial revolution in America

• The role of women in the 19th century