Quiz Me! - People: Growth of a Nation Test your knowledge about people in the Growth of a Nation era! 1 / 8 Alexis de Tocqueville criticised what, stating that associations among people would lead to the greatest happiness for society. Monarchies The Presidency Individualism Large groups 2 / 8 Andrew Jackson oversaw legislation which resulted in 46,000 American Indians being removed from their homes. During their move West, many died on what has become known as what? The Oregon Trail The Trail of Tears The Santa Fe Trail The Old Spanish Trail 3 / 8 This French historian and political scientist wrote Democracy in America, predicting that democratic institutions would replace the aristocratic governments of Europe. Marquis de Lafayette Haym Salomon Alexis de Tocqueville Bernardo de Gálvez 4 / 8 The Monroe Doctrine, adopted during James Monroe’s presidency, provided that the Western Hemisphere should be free from future European colonization and the U.S. should do what with European wars? Support Remain neutral Instigate Oppose 5 / 8 John Marshall most famously served what role? Speaker of the House Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Senate Majority Leader President of the United States of America 6 / 8 He oversaw the military removal of many Indian Tribes in Georgia, Alabama, and Spanish Florida. Later, as President of the United States of America, he proposed the Indian Removal Act. John C. Calhoun Andrew Jackson Ulysses S. Grant George Washington 7 / 8 James Monroe’s presidency is known as what? Era of Pride Era of Disaster Era of Hope Era of Good Feelings 8 / 8 This Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ruled in Marbury v Madison (1803) and presided over the treason trial of Aaron Burr. His interpretations of the Constitution laid the groundwork for much of current constitutional theory and a strong national government. John Marshall Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin Roger Sherman Your score is Try another 10!
