3.4 Andrew Jackson's Presidency

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What marked a major change in the American political system during Andrew Jackson's election?

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The election of Andrew Jackson marked a major shift in the American political system.

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What did most states no longer require for men to vote by the time of Jackson's election?

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Most states no longer required men to own property to vote.

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How was Andrew Jackson considered by the people during his presidency?

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He was considered a 'common man'.

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What was one of the themes of Jackson's presidency regarding presidential power?

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He was referred to as 'acting like a king'.

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What motto did President Jackson adopt regarding replacing government officials in the 'spoils system'?

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Jackson's motto was: 'To the victor belong the spoils'.

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What did Jackson do to government officials who were not loyal to him?

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He fired them and replaced them with his own supporters.

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What did Jackson think about jobs in government?

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He believed jobs should go to the 'common man'.

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What did Jackson attempt to do to the Bank of the US?

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He attempted to destroy the Bank of the US.

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How did Jackson view the National Bank?

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He saw it as benefiting the wealthy and hurting the common man.

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What was the result of Jackson's actions against the National Bank?

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It led to an economic crisis in 1837.