UNIT 2.9 B - THE AGE OF JACKSON AND WESTWARD EXPANSION TEST

1. Who was Andrew Jackson?

2. What were some key accomplishments of Andrew Jackson's presidency?

3. What was the Indian Removal Act and how did it impact Native American tribes?

4. How did westward expansion contribute to the growing conflict between the North and the South?

5. What was the significance of the Monroe Doctrine in relation to westward expansion?

6. Describe the concept of Manifest Destiny and its impact on westward expansion.

7. Who were the "Five Civilized Tribes" and how were they affected by westward expansion?

8. How did the Mexican-American War contribute to westward expansion?

9. What was the impact of the California Gold Rush on westward expansion?

10. Explain the concept of popular sovereignty and its role in westward expansion.