American History Chapter 10 Vocab

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Another name for a state bank is a ____ bank.

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pet

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Increase in prices of goods/services due to money supply.

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Inflation

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Another name for gold or silver coins used instead of paper money for government lands.

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Specie

Front

Time between election and president leaving office is called the __________ period.

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lame-duck

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The _______ system supported the National Bank, internal improvements, and a high tariff.

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American

Front

Jackson accused Clay and Adams of making a __________ involving Clay supporting Adams for president in return for Adams naming Clay secretary of state.

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corrupt bargain

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Spreading negative info about opponents - ______.

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mudslinging

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Distributing government jobs to loyal followers.

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Spoils System

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Organized groups of politicians seeking to control government and maintain office.

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Political machines

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Jackson's informal advisers were known as __________.

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Kitchen Cabinet