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Quiz for Document 11–1: Andrew Jackson, Farewell Address, March 4, 1837

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. Why did Jackson object so strongly to banking and paper money?

It allowed the British to manipulate the American economy.

It kept Native Americans from assimilating into the nation’s economy.

The uncertainty of paper money discouraged investments and business development.

Banks and paper money gave a small class of financiers excessive influence over the economy.

2. What was Jackson’s opinion on an expanding federal government?

It overstepped the boundaries demarcated in the Constitution.

It would help secure the borders of the country.

It had more leverage to negotiate with foreign countries.

It was better for American trade overseas.

3. Which of the following did Jackson argue was the core of American democracy?

State governments

Ordinary working Americans

The militia

The Bill of Rights

4. According to Jackson, what were the prime threats to American democracy?

Corruption and greed within American society

Foreign powers attacking the United States

Rebelling Indian tribes

Lack of patriotism among everyday Americans