Question

1. what does this cartoon suggest about jacksons presidency?

a. he was viewed as a supporter of democracy
b. he was seen by critics as abusing presidential power
c. he strengthened the power of congress
d. he refused to veto laws

1. the compromise of 1850 included-

a. california entering as a free state and the fugitive slave act
b. the admission of missouri as a slave state
c. the ban of slavery in all western territories
d. the creation of the national bank

1. jacksonian democracy promoted which of the following ideas?

a. wealthy elites should lead government
b. forced removal of native americans and expansion of voting rights for all white men
c. expansion of slavery into canada
d. ending westward expansion

1. the spoils system involved-

a. giving government jobs to loyal supporters
b. redistributing land to native americans
c. raising tariffs on imported goods
d. creating new western territories

Explanation:

• Question 8: The cartoon depicts Jackson in regal attire (crown, scepter), which critics used to symbolize abuse of presidential power (like a monarch).
• Question 9: The Compromise of 1850 included California as a free state and the Fugitive Slave Act.
• Question 10: Jacksonian Democracy promoted forced removal of Native Americans (Indian Removal Act) and expanded voting rights for white men (many states dropped property - ownership requirements).
• Question 11: The Spoils System was about giving government jobs to loyal supporters.

Answer:

• 8. B. He was seen by critics as abusing presidential power
• 9. A. California entering as a free state and the Fugitive Slave Act
• 10. B. Forced removal of Native Americans and expansion of voting rights for all white men
• 11. A. Giving government jobs to loyal supporters