Which of the following was a result of President Andrew Jackson’s policies toward American Indians?

A. The Apaches formed an alliance with the Sioux to fight against the U.S. Army.
Incorrect. This was not as a result of Jackson’s policies.

B. The Nez Percé became slaves on southern cotton plantations.
Incorrect. These American Indians did not become slaves in the south.

C. The Cherokees were forced to move to a territory west of the Mississippi River.
Correct! This move was a part of the Trail of Tears.

D. The Iroquois were forced to send their children to public schools in Pennsylvania.
Incorrect. Iroquois and other tribes were not forced to send their students to the school.

During the presidency of Andrew Jackson, the spoils system resulted in —

A. federal laws being nullified by the states
Incorrect. The spoils system was not related to the nullification of federal laws.

B. Jackson supporters being rewarded with government jobs
Correct! This practice continued past Jackson’s presidency.

C. all free males being given the right to vote
Incorrect. The spoils system did not provide the voting rights.

D. the end of political corruption in the federal government
Incorrect. This system did not end federal political corruption.

The Indian Removal Act was passed because American Indians —

A. occupied public lands
Incorrect. American Indians were occupying lands that they held claim to for generations.

B. opposed nullification
Incorrect. Nullification was a state issue that did not involve American Indians.

C. occupied lands wanted by white settlers
Correct! The act was meant to remove American Indians from land that whites wanted to occupy.

D. were a menace to settlers
Incorrect. The act was not passed because American Indians were being a menace to white settlers.

By the time of Jackson’s first presidential election, most people wanted the type of government in which —

A. the upper classes made decisions
Incorrect. More common people wanted to participate in the voting process.

B. the common man had a voice
Correct! People were growing tired of the wealthy elite having the voice.

C. everyone would have the vote
Incorrect. Although many wanted the privilege of voting, restrictions still remained on women and African Americans.

D. more southerners held public office
Incorrect. Most people wanted the common man to have more of a voice.