Question 1

The relationship between Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun was ruined by all except which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Calhoun's support of the concepts of nullification and secession 
B) a letter revealing that Calhoun had criticized Jackson's invasion of Florida in 1818 
C) Calhoun's participation in the dirty political campaign of 1818 
D) Floride Calhoun's rude treatment of the Eatons 
E) Calhoun's vote against Van Buren's diplomatic appointment. 
A) Calhoun's support of the concepts of nullification and secession 
B) a letter revealing that Calhoun had criticized Jackson's invasion of Florida in 1818 
C) Calhoun's participation in the dirty political campaign of 1818 
D) Floride Calhoun's rude treatment of the Eatons 
E) Calhoun's vote against Van Buren's diplomatic appointment.

Question 2

The Democratic Party

Accepted Answer

A) supported both agrarian democratic principles and the continuation of southern slavery. 
B) favored strict limitations on voting rights. 
C) was similar in policy and constituencies to the Federalist Party. 
D) was almost destroyed by the election of 1828. 
E) was organized to oppose Andrew Jackson. 
A) supported both agrarian democratic principles and the continuation of southern slavery. 
B) favored strict limitations on voting rights. 
C) was similar in policy and constituencies to the Federalist Party. 
D) was almost destroyed by the election of 1828. 
E) was organized to oppose Andrew Jackson.

Question 3

When Henry Clay used his influence as Speaker of the House to win the presidential election for John Quincy Adams in 1824, Andrew Jackson's supporters labeled their alliance a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When Henry Clay used his influence as...

Question 4

An important component of Andrew Jackson's vision for America was to use federal money to build large transportation systems throughout the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

____________________ died during the Trail of Tears.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ died during the Trail of Tears....

Question 6

In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled that the federal government had "implied powers" under the U.S. Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Jacksonian democracy can best be understood as the inheritance of the old Hamiltonian emphasis on federal power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Sioux participated in the "Trail of Tears."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Andrew Jackson believed that the republic was safe only when governed by the will of the majority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The "Gag Rule" refers to the congressional attempt to avoid discussing which issue?

Accepted Answer

A) Indian removal 
B) nullification 
C) tariffs 
D) slavery 
E) Sunday mail deliveries 
A) Indian removal 
B) nullification 
C) tariffs 
D) slavery 
E) Sunday mail deliveries

Question 11

Vice President John C. Calhoun and Secretary of State Martin Van Buren had the same position on the right of states to secede.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Whig Party supported public schools, construction of good roads, and a stable currency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The program to promote national economic development via roads, tariffs and a bank was known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The program to promote national economic development...

Question 14

Which of the following did Andrew Jackson hate most?

Accepted Answer

A) the Second Bank of the United States 
B) the House of Representatives 
C) the Senate 
D) the Supreme Court 
E) the Democratic party 
A) the Second Bank of the United States 
B) the House of Representatives 
C) the Senate 
D) the Supreme Court 
E) the Democratic party

Question 15

Newspaper estimates put the number of citizens who came to Washington to witness Andrew Jackson's inauguration at

Accepted Answer

A) 1,000 to 2,000. 
B) 5,000 to 10,000. 
C) 15,000 to 30,000. 
D) 25,000 to 30,000. 
E) 35,000 to 40,000 
A) 1,000 to 2,000. 
B) 5,000 to 10,000. 
C) 15,000 to 30,000. 
D) 25,000 to 30,000. 
E) 35,000 to 40,000

Question 16

____________________ was the strongest card held by southern extremists.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ was the strongest card held by...

Question 17

The winner of the popular vote in the election of 1824, though not the victor in the election, was

Accepted Answer

A) Henry Clay. 
B) Andrew Jackson. 
C) John Quincy Adams. 
D) William Crawford. 
E) James Monroe 
A) Henry Clay. 
B) Andrew Jackson. 
C) John Quincy Adams. 
D) William Crawford. 
E) James Monroe

Exam 11: Whigs and Democrats, 1815-1840

The relationship between Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun was ruined by all except which of the following?

The Democratic Party

When Henry Clay used his influence as Speaker of the House to win the presidential election for John Quincy Adams in 1824, Andrew Jackson's supporters labeled their alliance a(n) ____________________.

An important component of Andrew Jackson's vision for America was to use federal money to build large transportation systems throughout the United States.

____________________ died during the Trail of Tears.

In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled that the federal government had "implied powers" under the U.S. Constitution.

Jacksonian democracy can best be understood as the inheritance of the old Hamiltonian emphasis on federal power.

The Sioux participated in the "Trail of Tears."

Andrew Jackson believed that the republic was safe only when governed by the will of the majority.

The "Gag Rule" refers to the congressional attempt to avoid discussing which issue?

Vice President John C. Calhoun and Secretary of State Martin Van Buren had the same position on the right of states to secede.

The Whig Party supported public schools, construction of good roads, and a stable currency.

The program to promote national economic development via roads, tariffs and a bank was known as ____________________.

Which of the following did Andrew Jackson hate most?

Newspaper estimates put the number of citizens who came to Washington to witness Andrew Jackson's inauguration at

____________________ was the strongest card held by southern extremists.

The winner of the popular vote in the election of 1824, though not the victor in the election, was

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