Unit 6-- Age of Jackson Flashcards
(26 cards)
Who was the seventh president of the United States?
Andrew Jackson
What years are generally considered to encompass the Jacksonian Era?
1829 to 1837
True or False: The Jacksonian Era is characterized by the expansion of suffrage to all white men.
True
What political party did Andrew Jackson help to found?
The Democratic Party
Fill in the blank: The __________ Act aimed to relocate Native American tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River.
Indian Removal
Which Supreme Court case ruled that the state of Georgia could not impose its laws on Cherokee tribal lands?
Worcester v. Georgia
What was the name of the economic crisis that occurred shortly after Jackson’s presidency?
The Panic of 1837
True or False: Andrew Jackson was a proponent of a strong national bank.
False
What was the name of the bank that Andrew Jackson famously opposed?
The Second Bank of the United States
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a series of political conflicts between Jackson and his opponents regarding states’ rights and federal authority.
Nullification Crisis
What doctrine asserted that states could nullify federal laws?
The Nullification Doctrine
Short answer: What was one major impact of the Jacksonian Era on American politics?
The rise of the common man and increased participation in democracy.
Which group of people faced significant displacement during the Jacksonian Era?
Native Americans
True or False: The Jacksonian Era was marked by the increased influence of the elite in politics.
False
What was the primary goal of the American System proposed by Henry Clay?
To promote economic growth and national unity.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant political party that emerged in opposition to Jacksonian policies.
Whig Party
Short answer: How did the Jacksonian Era impact the concept of democracy in the United States?
It expanded democracy by increasing voter participation among white males.
What was the primary concern of the Southern states during the Nullification Crisis?
Tariffs and their economic impact.
True or False: The Jacksonian Era saw the end of slavery in the United States.
False
What was the name given to the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation in 1838?
The Trail of Tears
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a political strategy used by Jackson to reward supporters with government positions.
Spoils System
Short answer: Name one reform movement that gained momentum during the Jacksonian Era.
The abolitionist movement.
Which political figure was a leading opponent of Andrew Jackson during his presidency?
Henry Clay
True or False: The Jacksonian Era led to increased sectionalism in the United States.
True
