Question 1
Western settlements were generally opened by people who lived in eastern seaboard cities.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 2
The so-called corrupt bargain of 1824 involved
A. the sale of public land to supporters of the Monroe administration.
B. federal funds for internal improvements to certain states in exchange for electoral votes.
C. political payoffs and bribery involving the Treasury Department.
D. a political deal to determine the outcome of the presidential election.
E. illegal contracts between the State Department and private corporations.
Question 3
During the presidential campaign of 1828,
A. the major election issue was the Bank of the United States.
B. Andrew Jackson was labeled a murderer.
C. John Quincy Adams gave a strong showing in the South.
D. President Adams was accused of adultery.
E. Republicans were able to effectively unite.
Question 4
Andrew Jackson's presidential victory in 1828 was
A. extremely narrow.
B. likely a product of corrupt voting in several key states.
C. decisive, but sectional.
D. a result of the support he received from New England states.
E. an overwhelming victory.
Question 5
The election of 1828
A. saw Andrew Jackson sweep most of New England.
B. saw Andrew Jackson receive the largest majority in American political history.
C. was decided by the House of Representatives.
D. represented to Jacksonians a victory for the forces of privilege.
E. saw the emergence of a new two-party system.
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