Quiz Me! - People: Growth of a Nation Test your knowledge about people in the Growth of a Nation era! 1 / 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 Old Spanish Trail The Trail of Tears The Oregon Trail The Santa Fe Trail 2 / 8 James Monroe’s presidency is known as what? Era of Hope Era of Disaster Era of Pride Era of Good Feelings 3 / 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. George Washington Andrew Jackson Ulysses S. Grant John C. Calhoun 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? Instigate Oppose Remain neutral Support 5 / 8 This French historian and political scientist wrote Democracy in America, predicting that democratic institutions would replace the aristocratic governments of Europe. Alexis de Tocqueville Marquis de Lafayette Haym Salomon Bernardo de Gálvez 6 / 8 John Marshall most famously served what role? Senate Majority Leader Speaker of the House Chief Justice of the Supreme Court President of the United States of America 7 / 8 Alexis de Tocqueville criticised what, stating that associations among people would lead to the greatest happiness for society. Large groups The Presidency Individualism Monarchies 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. Benjamin Franklin Roger Sherman Thomas Jefferson John Marshall Your score is Try another 10!
