Unit 6

Question 1

Who was the seventh president of the United States?

Answer 1

Andrew Jackson

Question 2

What movement is Andrew Jackson associated with during his presidency?

Answer 2

The Jacksonian Democracy

Question 3

True or False: Andrew Jackson was known for his support of the elite and wealthy.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The __________ of 1830 authorized the removal of Native American tribes from their ancestral homelands.

Answer 4

Indian Removal Act

Question 5

What was the name of the controversial policy that led to the forced relocation of Native Americans, often referred to as the ‘Trail of Tears’?

Answer 5

Indian Removal Policy

Question 6

Which economic crisis occurred during Jackson’s presidency, leading to widespread financial hardship?

Answer 6

The Panic of 1837

Question 7

Multiple Choice: What was one of Jackson’s major contributions to the American political system? A) Establishing a monarchy B) Expanding the power of the presidency C) Abolishing political parties

Answer 7

B) Expanding the power of the presidency

Question 8

What was the name of the bank that Andrew Jackson opposed and ultimately dismantled?

Answer 8

The Second Bank of the United States

Question 9

True or False: Jackson was a strong advocate of federal power over state sovereignty.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Short Answer: What was the primary goal of the spoils system implemented by Jackson?

Answer 10

To reward political supporters with government jobs