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The Antebellum Era (1781-1860): The Rise of Jacksonian Democracy Part 2
Part A: Short Answer: Instructions: Answer the questions below.
1. What was the Trail of Tears? How did Andrew Jackson help cause this devastating occurrence?
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2. What steps could nation’s take to make sure that terrible occurrences like the Trail of Tears and other terrible
incidences based on bigotry do not occur in the future?
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Part B: Fill in the Blank: Instructions: Choose options from the word bank below that best complete the sentences.
Andrew Johnson, Andrew Jackson, John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay, Indian Removal Act, Spoils System, Nomination
Gild, John Tyler, Martin van Buren, Pet Banks, Supreme Court, House of Representatives, Nullification, Secession,
John Adams, Whig, Democrats, Federalists Industry, Agriculture, The Great Depression, The Panic of 1837
1. ____________________________ wanted to reduce the power of the Federal Bank.
2. ____________________________ suggested South Carolina declare a state of nullification against
federal tariffs.
3. A compromise in which tariffs were reduced over a ten year period was created by _________________.
4. The ___________________________ declared that the government could not move forward with certain
aspects of the Indian Removal Act.
5. Andrew Jackson used the _____________________________ to give many of his supporters jobs.
6. When William Henry Harrison died, ____________________________ became President.
7. A tactic used against the Federal Bank by Jackson included the creation of smaller _________________.
8. The _______________ party was a splinter group that find their origins in a split away from the
Democrats.
9. The economy took a down turn following Jackson’s presidency that began during
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Answers:
Part A: Short Answer: Instructions: Answer the questions below.
1. What was the Trail of Tears? How did Andrew Jackson help cause this devastating occurrence?
Jackson was a huge supporter of The Indian Removal Act. In 1830, Congress passed this law to force Native Americans
west and give their land to white Americans. The Supreme Court actually ruled in 1832 that the government could not force
the Cherokee and others to leave. Jackson ignored the Supreme Court. The Indian Removal Act commenced and began to
relocate many Native Americans. In 1838, this led to the horrific Trail of Tears in which many Native Americans died in the
transition. The journey was over 800 miles long.
2. What steps could nation’s take to make sure that terrible occurrences like the Trail of Tears and other terrible
incidences based on bigotry do not occur in the future?
Student answers may vary in this section. For instance, nations could teach the history of past atrocities so mankind can learn
from past mistakes. Likewise, laws could be passed that protect citizens from discrimination. Governments could invest in
educational programs that help communities to stress and value equality. These are answers that may be given by students.
Part B: Fill in the Blank: Instructions: Choose options from the word bank below that best complete the sentences.
Andrew Johnson, Andrew Jackson, John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay, Indian Removal Act, Spoils System, Nomination
Gild, John Tyler, Martin van Buren, Pet Banks, Supreme Court, House of Representatives, Nullification, Secession,
John Adams, Whig, Democrats, Federalists Industry, Agriculture, The Great Depression, The Panic of 1837
1. Andrew Jackson wanted to reduce the power of the Federal Bank.
2. John C. Calhoun suggested South Carolina declare a state of nullification against federal tariffs.
3. A compromise in which tariffs were reduced over a ten year period was created by Henry Clay.
4. The Supreme Court declared that the government could not move forward with certain aspects of the
Indian Removal Act.
5. Andrew Jackson used the Spoils System to give many of his supporters jobs.
6. When William Henry Harrison died, John Tyler became President.
7. A tactic used against the Federal Bank by Jackson included the creation of smaller pet banks.
8. The Whig party was a splinter group that find their origins in a split away from the Democrats.
9. The economy took a down turn following Jackson’s presidency that began during The Panic of 1837.
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All Rights Reserved.