Question 1

In 1840,the proportion of adult white males who voted in the presidential election had risen to 80 percent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Panic of 1837 began the worst American depression to that point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In 1830,what political figure said,"Our Federal Union-It must be preserved"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Andrew Jackson
B)  John C.Calhoun
C)  Henry Clay
D)  Robert Hayne
E)  Daniel WebsterF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

In the 1820s,John C.Calhoun proposed his doctrine of nullification

Accepted Answer

A)  as a means to end the national bank.
B)  to reduce the political power of Andrew Jackson.
C)  as an alternative to possible secession.
D)  to support trade tariffs.
E)  to counter the growing influence of abolitionism in the North.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 5

What steps did Andrew Jackson take as president to strengthen the authority of the federal government? What did he believe should be the limit of that authority?

Accepted Answer

As president, Andrew Jackson took severa...

Question 6

The "spoils system" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)   giving out jobs as political rewards.
B)   the destruction of land by overly aggressive settlement.
C)   making illegal payoffs to political supporters.
D)   giving away land taken from Indians to white settlers.
E)   parceling out federal land to the highest bidder.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

During the Tyler administration,the United States established diplomatic relations with China.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The policy most favored by white westerners during the early 1800s was to

Accepted Answer

A)   protect Indians from attacks by white settlers.
B)   acquire the land occupied by Indian tribes and move the Indians west.
C)   assimilate Indian tribes into white society.
D)   spread the Christian faith among the tribes.
E)   preserve disappearing Indian traditions and culture.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

What historical assessment would you give to Andrew Jackson's presidency? What rating would you give him as president? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Andrew Jackson's presidency is a topic o...

Question 10

In 1832,supporters of President Jackson held a national convention in order to

Accepted Answer

A)   bring more public attention to their candidate.
B)   have greater control of the nominating process.
C)   shore up Jackson's shaky support among voters in the Northeast.
D)   renominate him for the presidency.
E)   force the opposition to make their case in public.F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 11

The "penny press" was more lively and sensationalistic than previous newspapers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In 1840,efforts to expand voting rights in Rhode Island resulted in

Accepted Answer

A)   new laws that actually further restricted voting rights.
B)   federal troops occupying the state capital for two years.
C)   female and black male suffrage for a brief period of time.
D)   an effort within the state to secede from the Union.
E)   two governments claiming control of the state.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

When John C.Calhoun put forth his doctrine of nullification,he was

Accepted Answer

A)  a senator.
B)  secretary of state.
C)  a congressman.
D)  vice president.
E)  governor of South Carolina.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

Senator Robert Hayne represented the state of

Accepted Answer

A)   New York.
B)   Ohio.
C)   Virginia.
D)   South Carolina.
E)   Pennsylvania.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 15

In 1832,Henry Clay sought to use the debate over the Bank of the United States primarily to

Accepted Answer

A)   help his reelection to the Senate.
B)   boost his presidential candidacy.
C)   promote his "American System."
D)   exact revenge on Nicholas Biddle for a perceived slight.
E)   politically embarrass President Jackson.F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

By 1828,in all but one state,presidential electors were chosen by

Accepted Answer

A)   state legislatures.
B)   state governors.
C)   Congress.
D)   popular vote.
E)   lottery.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

National political conventions were introduced during the Jacksonian period in order to expand the democratic process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Of the "Five Civilized Tribes," the tribe that best resisted the pressures of removal was the

Accepted Answer

A)   Seminole.
B)   Chickasaw.
C)   Cherokee.
D)   Creek.
E)   Choctaw.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

As president,Andrew Jackson believed the power of the federal government

Accepted Answer

A)   should be expanded.
B)   should be reduced.
C)   should be reduced, and yet was supreme over individual states.
D)   should be expanded and was supreme over individual states.
E)   was supreme over individual states.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

By the 1830s,political parties were generally regarded as

Accepted Answer

A)   a desired and essential part of the democratic process.
B)   an aberration.
C)   unnecessary to the political process.
D)   being in the control of special interest factions.
E)   a dangerous threat to the democratic process.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Exam 9: Jacksonian America Key

When John C.Calhoun put forth his doctrine of nullification,he was

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In 1830,what political figure said,"Our Federal Union-It must be preserved"?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What historical assessment would you give to Andrew Jackson's presidency? What rating would you give him as president? Explain.

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIAndrew Jackson's presidency is a topic o...View AnswerShow Answer

The Panic of 1837 began the worst American depression to that point.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In 1840,efforts to expand voting rights in Rhode Island resulted in

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In 1840,the proportion of adult white males who voted in the presidential election had risen to 80 percent.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The policy most favored by white westerners during the early 1800s was to

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

As president,Andrew Jackson believed the power of the federal government

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The "spoils system" refers to

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Of the "Five Civilized Tribes," the tribe that best resisted the pressures of removal was the

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In 1832,Henry Clay sought to use the debate over the Bank of the United States primarily to

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What steps did Andrew Jackson take as president to strengthen the authority of the federal government? What did he believe should be the limit of that authority?

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIAs president, Andrew Jackson took severa...View AnswerShow Answer

By the 1830s,political parties were generally regarded as

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In 1832,supporters of President Jackson held a national convention in order to

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

By 1828,in all but one state,presidential electors were chosen by

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

National political conventions were introduced during the Jacksonian period in order to expand the democratic process.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

During the Tyler administration,the United States established diplomatic relations with China.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The "penny press" was more lively and sensationalistic than previous newspapers.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In the 1820s,John C.Calhoun proposed his doctrine of nullification

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Senator Robert Hayne represented the state of

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
Andrew Jackson's presidency is a topic o...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
As president, Andrew Jackson took severa...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified