Unit 5 Age of Jackson Vocab

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Common man in the Age of Jackson:

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A regular, working-class person

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Accusations of a 'corrupt bargain' in 1824 involved John Quincy Adams making a deal with Clay.

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John Quincy Adams made a deal with Clay to secure the presidency.

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Purpose of a veto in government?

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Cancel or reject a proposed law.

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Political parties influence government actions.

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They work together to try to influence government actions.

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What is a treaty?

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A formal agreement between countries.

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What were "pet banks" in Jackson's financial policies?

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State banks favored by Jackson for federal deposits.

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Spoils System:

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Rewarding supporters with government jobs.

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Reform process:

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Making changes to improve a system, like laws, to be fairer for everyone.

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What are bonds?

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A type of investment issued by governments promising to repay borrowed money plus interest.

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Assimilate:

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Adopt the habits, attitudes, and way of life of another culture.