Quiz Me! - People: Growth of a Nation Test your knowledge about people in the Growth of a Nation era! 1 / 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. Roger Sherman John Marshall Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson 2 / 8 John Marshall most famously served what role? President of the United States of America Senate Majority Leader Speaker of the House Chief Justice of the Supreme Court 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 Ulysses S. Grant Andrew Jackson John C. Calhoun 4 / 8 James Monroe’s presidency is known as what? Era of Good Feelings Era of Hope Era of Disaster Era of Pride 5 / 8 Alexis de Tocqueville criticised what, stating that associations among people would lead to the greatest happiness for society. Monarchies Large groups The Presidency Individualism 6 / 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? Remain neutral Support Oppose Instigate 7 / 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 Santa Fe Trail The Oregon Trail The Old Spanish Trail The Trail of Tears 8 / 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 Alexis de Tocqueville Haym Salomon Bernardo de Gálvez Your score is Try another 10!
