1. What crazy thing happened at Jackson’s inauguration reception at the White House?
A. Several ladies swooned and—against social protocol of the day—-proposed marriage!
B. One of Jackson’s old adversaries showed up and challenged him to a duel
C. He was given a special medal for military heroism for the Battle of New Orleans
D. Waiters had to restore order by placing huge tubs of punch on the front lawn, and locking the doors after everyone had left
2. What advice did Andrew Jackson’s mother give him?
A. “ Be a good boy and vote for suffrage “
B. “ You’re a brawler, son “
C. “ Never sue for assault of slander, you settle them cases yourself “
D. “ You’re going to be a great military hero one day “
3. Jackson responded to South Carolina’s nullification of the Tariff of 1832 by:
A. Threatening to collect the tariff at gunpoint if necessary
B. Ignoring it and waiting until the state came to its senses
C. Changing the entire South Carolina congressional delegation with treason
D. Demanding that Congress abolish the tariff at once
4. The force in Jackson’s Force Bill ( 1832 ) was using military power to
A. Enforce the Specie Circular
B. Protect pro-slavery settlers in the West
C. Remove the Five Civilized Tribes to the West
D. Enforce the collection of tariff duties and demonstrate federal authority
5. What were Andrew Jackson’s principles ( mark all that apply ):
A. Anti privilege
B. Equality
C. Equity
D. Majoritarian
6. What were the two persistent political problems of the early 19th century?
A. Lack of technological infrastructure in the West
B. Economic development and territorial expansion made new demands on government
C. Deepening rift between slave and free states
D. Pressures in the territories to vote in federal elections
7. Jackson’s view of the presidency was that:
A. It symbolized the popular will
B. He served the Supreme Court
C. It was like a monarchy
D. He served the Congress
8. Many of Andrew Jackson’s duels were over:
A. Land
B. Insult
C. His mother
D. Rachel
9. What were Martin Van Buren’s feelings about political parties?
A. He saw political parties as divisive and dangerous
B. He saw political parties as desirable and permanent
C. He saw political parties as irrelevant
D. He had no feelings about political parties
10. What were the two persistent problems American faced after the end of the War of 1812?
A. Economic tensions with Britain after the end of the War of 1812
B. Economic development and territorial expansion made new demands on government
C. Deepening rift between slave and free states
D. Deepening rift between Federalists and Democratic Republicans
