9. Document Project 9: The Election of 1828

Quiz for Document 9.5 Proceedings of the Anti-Jackson Convention in Richmond, 1828

Quiz for Document 9.5: Proceedings of the Anti-Jackson Convention in Richmond, 1828

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. According to the anti-Jackson rhetoric in Richmond , what was the narrative that was being created about Andrew Jackson?

He was a lazy man who drank too much.

He was intemperate and possessed a penchant for violence.

He prioritized Indians and farmers over all others.

He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and never worked hard.

2. On what point do the authors give Jackson “his full share of the glory”?

The conquest of Florida

The Battle of Horseshoe Bend

The Battle of New Orleans

The Battle of the Thames

3. On what grounds do the authors argue that Jackson is unqualified for the presidency?

His inexperience in public office

His dishonorable military service

His poor leadership skills

His weak and inefficient leadership

4. Of what do the authors specifically accuse Jackson?

Accepting bribes

Adultery and fornication

Massacring Indians

Poor judgment

5. What character flaw of Jackson’s seemed to most concern the authors?

Weakness

Insanity

Illiteracy

Temper

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