Jacksonian America
What name was given to President Jackson’s practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs?
A. the nullification system
B. mudslinging
C. the spoils system
D. corrupt bargaining
C. the spoils system
All of these were departments in President Washington’s cabinet except the
A. Department of War
B. Department of State
C. Department of the Treasury
D. Department of Education
D. Department of Education
The Era of Good Feelings ended and the beginning of political divisions in the United States emerged after
A. the War of 1812.
B. the election of 1824.
C. James Monroe's presidency.
D. the McCulloch v. Maryland decision.
B. the election of 1824.
The Era of Good Feelings was known as a period in which
A. there was a strong sense of national unity.
B. international alliances expanded.
C. political parties were eliminated.
D. there was a rapid increase in immigration.
A. there was a strong sense of national unity.
What caused the nullification crisis?
A. removal policies
B. the election of 1828
C. northern trade policies
D. southern opposition to tariffs
D. southern opposition to tariffs
What advice did President Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address?
A. Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation.
B. Support the revolution in France.
C. Do not address the president with royal titles.
D. Pay taxes without complaint.
A. Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation.
Which statement about the results of the War of 1812 is incorrect?
A. The United States won the war.
B. The Federalists lost power due to their opposition to the war.
C. National pride in the United States grew.
D. Indigenous people were forced to move west.
A. The United States won the war.
In the early 1800s, all of these were American symbols except
A. the U.S. flag.
B. the Capitol building.
C. the Uncle Sam figure.
D. the Statue of Liberty.
D. the Statue of Liberty.
Who challenged President Jackson’s stance on the Bank of the United States?
A. Henry Clay
B. John Q. Adams
C. John C. Calhoun
D. Martin Van Buren
A. Henry Clay
Why did most Democratic-Republicans support the French Revolution?
A. They believed democracy was worth the fight.
B. They admired the orderliness of the revolution.
C. They admired the strength of the French monarchy.
D. They believed the wealthy were best prepared to lead France
A. They believed democracy was worth the fight.
John C. Calhoun and Daniel Webster had a major disagreement about
A. the authority of the Supreme Court.
B. the role of business in the economy.
C. the rights of states to defy federal authority.
D. the role of the executive branch of government.
C. the rights of states to defy federal authority.
Why were the War Hawks eager to go to war with Great Britain in 1812?
A. They hoped to build a stronger navy.
B. They hoped to drive the British out of Canada.
C. They wanted revenge for Great Britain's colonial policies.
D. They wanted to end the British blockade of U.S. ports.
B. They hoped to drive the British out of Canada.
Which Supreme Court decision did President Jackson ignore?
A. States can void federal law.
B. Only Congress can regulate trade.
C. Indigenous groups have no land rights.
D. The Bank of the United States is constitutional.
D. The Bank of the United States is constitutional.
Why did most Federalists favor good relations with Great Britain?
A. They wanted to influence the Parliament of Great Britain.
B. They depended on the country's business.
C. They feared the country's military power.
D. They wanted the country to end the French Revolution.
B. They depended on the country's business.
After going to war with each other, Great Britain and France seized U.S. merchant ships in order to
A. force the United States into the war.
B. pressure the United States into becoming an ally.
C. get the United States to pay ransoms for their ships.
D. prevent the United States from supplying their enemy.
D. prevent the United States from supplying their enemy.
Which country was most responsible for the change in U.S. foreign policy at the end of the 18th century?
A. Spain
B. Mexico
C. Canada
D. Great Britain
D. Great Britain
In its decision on the Indian Removal Act, the Supreme Court said that Indigenous groups
A. had the right to remain on their lands.
B. had the right to refuse any land in the new territories.
C. must abide by the decisions of the United States.
D. must receive rent from farmers using their land.
A. had the right to remain on their lands.
What did Alexander Hamilton believe was important to make the United States a great nation?
A. a strong economy
B. agricultural growth
C. a partnership with France
D. powerful state governments
A. a strong economy
What did the Jay Treaty accomplish in 1796?
A. The United States bought land from Spain.
B. The British agreed to support the French Revolution.
C. The United States recognized Indigenous lands.
D. The British removed their troops from the Ohio Valley.
D. The British removed their troops from the Ohio Valley.
As stated in his Farewell Address, which term best describes President Washington’s foreign policy?
A. aggression
B. isolationism
C. colonial expansion
D. alliance expansion
B. isolationism