What was the primary goal of Henry Clay’s American System? a) To eliminate tariffs b) To foster national economic independence and unity c) To increase reliance on foreign goods d)... What was the primary goal of Henry Clay’s American System? a) To eliminate tariffs b) To foster national economic independence and unity c) To increase reliance on foreign goods d) To reduce government intervention Which of the following was NOT part of the American System? a) Internal improvements b) Protective tariffs c) Expanding voting rights d) A national bank Why did the South generally oppose the American System? a) It favored Southern agriculture over Northern industry. b) It primarily benefited Northern industry at their expense. c) It only promoted free trade. d) It supported nullification of federal laws. The Lowell Mills were known for: a) Employing young women, known as 'Lowell girls.' b) Offering high wages and short working hours. c) Producing agricultural equipment. d) Hiring only young men. The Erie Canal connected: a) Mississippi River and Atlantic Ocean b) Hudson River and Lake Erie c) Ohio River and Gulf of Mexico d) Missouri River and Pacific Ocean Robert Fulton’s invention of the steamboat: a) Improved the speed and efficiency of transporting goods b) Was intended solely for river travel c) Was designed exclusively for passenger use d) Slowed trade along the Mississippi River The 'corrupt bargain' controversy stemmed from which election? a) 1828 b) 1836 c) 1824 d) 1840 Who was the Speaker of the House who supported John Quincy Adams, leading to accusations of a 'corrupt bargain'? a) Andrew Jackson b) Henry Clay c) John C. Calhoun d) Martin Van Buren John Quincy Adams supported all of the following as president EXCEPT: a) Creating a national university b) Exploring the American West c) Expanding voting rights to women d) Funding internal improvements The 1828 election between Adams and Jackson was notable for its: a) Focus on environmental policies b) Civil and respectful discourse c) Intense personal attacks d) National debate over slavery Andrew Jackson’s Indian Removal Act led to which forced relocation of Native American tribes? a) Trail of Tears b) Indian Territory Initiative c) Western Homesteading Act d) Native Reservation Act Why did South Carolina threaten to secede over the Tariff of Abominations? a) They wanted lower tariffs on imported goods. b) They believed it unfairly favored the South. c) They opposed Jackson’s presidency. d) They supported Northern industrial interests. John C. Calhoun’s doctrine of nullification was first proposed in response to: a) The Bank War b) Indian Removal policies c) The Tariff of Abominations d) The Election of 1824 Which statement about the Whig Party is INCORRECT? a) They opposed Jackson’s policies. b) They supported a strong federal government. c) They favored Indian removal. d) They were founded by Henry Clay. The 'Petticoat Affair' led to: a) Jackson dismissing his entire cabinet b) John C. Calhoun resigning as Vice President c) The resignation of Secretary of War John Eaton d) Peggy Eaton becoming Secretary of State The American System was popular in which region? a) Northern states b) Southern states c) Western states d) Midwestern states The Erie Canal’s main purpose was to: a) Connect New York City with the Atlantic Ocean b) Boost westward expansion and trade c) Aid in transporting Native Americans westward d) Connect the Mississippi River with the Great Lakes The Tariff of Abominations was designed to: a) Protect Southern agriculture b) Raise revenue for the national government c) Protect American industry from foreign competition d) Fund the military Andrew Jackson viewed the national bank as: a) Necessary for economic stability b) Corrupt and too powerful c) Helpful to the common people d) Essential for westward expansion Jackson’s Indian Removal Act focused on relocating Native Americans to: a) Canada b) Territories west of the Mississippi River c) Northern states d) Florida John Quincy Adams won the presidency in 1824 because: a) He received the majority of electoral votes b) Henry Clay supported him in the House of Representatives c) Andrew Jackson declined the position d) He appealed to Southern states The nullification crisis was primarily a conflict between: a) Federal authority and state rights b) Northern and Southern states over slavery c) Jackson and Native American tribes d) The Whig and Democratic parties Henry Clay is associated with which of the following? a) Founding the Democratic Party b) Developing the American System c) Leading the nullification movement d) Opposing the construction of canals The Trail of Tears refers to: a) A canal linking the Midwest to the East Coast b) A nickname for Jackson’s re-election campaign c) The forced relocation of Cherokee and other tribes d) A railroad route through the Appalachian Mountains The 'Kitchen Cabinet' refers to: a) Jackson’s inner circle of informal advisors b) A domestic policy focused on economic issues c) The cabinet used by the Whig Party d) A method for westward expansion The term 'Spoils System' refers to: a) Removing Native Americans from their land b) Rewarding political supporters with government jobs c) Establishing protective tariffs d) Banning foreign goods Who succeeded Jackson as president? a) John Quincy Adams b) Martin Van Buren c) Henry Clay d) John C. Calhoun Jackson’s policy toward Native Americans was largely driven by his belief that: a) They should integrate into American society b) The West belonged to American settlers c) They should remain on their ancestral lands d) They could become productive citizens if educated In the election of 1828, Jackson’s victory was largely due to: a) Support from wealthy landowners b) Expanded suffrage for white men c) A coalition with John Quincy Adams d) Support from the Supreme Court The 'Bank War' was a dispute over: a) Whether to renew the charter of the Second Bank of the U.S. b) Whether to increase taxes on state banks c) Controlling national debt d) Establishing new currency laws The Whig Party was created mainly to: a) Support Andrew Jackson’s policies b) Oppose Jackson’s powerful executive actions c) Expand westward territory d) Promote states’ rights South Carolina’s response to the Tariff of Abominations included: a) Seceding from the Union b) Advocating for nullification c) Supporting Jackson’s re-election d) Sending representatives to Congress The 'Five Civilized Tribes' were known for: a) Relocating voluntarily to the West b) Assimilating into American culture in various ways c) Attacking American settlements in protest d) Refusing to negotiate with the government Jackson’s election marked the rise of: a) The aristocracy in politics b) A strong two-party system c) Native American influence in politics d) A return to colonial systems The 'Trail of Tears' impacted which Native American tribe the most? a) Sioux b) Cherokee c) Iroquois d) Seminole Jackson’s veto of the bank charter led to: a) Increased federal power over banking b) The rise of 'pet banks' at state levels c) A ban on new banks d) Increased Native American land sales Andrew Jackson’s view of the presidency emphasized: a) A limited role of government b) A strong, decisive executive authority c) Direct rule by the people d) Close cooperation with Congress The election of 1828 is often seen as the beginning of: a) The Federalist Party b) The Second Party System c) The Progressive Era d) The Whig Party Jackson’s appeal to the “common man” involved: a) Supporting elite interests over average citizens b) Promoting policies accessible to ordinary Americans c) Limiting voting rights to landowners d) Creating more national banks The Indian Removal Act was justified by Jackson with the belief that: a) Native lands would be preserved in the West b) Americans had a divine right to expand westward c) Native Americans could become full citizens d) It would end Native American resistance Read more