Age of Jackson

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In order to remove elected officials from the opposing party and replace them with his supporters, Andrew Jackson introduced —

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a spoils system.

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Why did President Andrew Jackson oppose renewing the charter for the Second Bank of the United States?

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The bank had too much power over the economy and favored the wealthy.

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Why was Andrew Jackson's election in 1828 significant to the development of American politics?

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It was more democratic as more white males could vote.

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Indian Removal Act

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Which state voted to nullify the tariffs Congress passed and threatened to secede from the Union?

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South Carolina

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What aspect of Andrew Jackson's presidency is this cartoon illustrating?

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Jackson's desire to establish a strong executive branch

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During the Nullification Crisis of 1832, South Carolina sought to repeal a ___________ to demonstrate its support for ___________.

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high tariff...states' rights

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What was President Andrew Jackson's response to the threats made by South Carolina to not pay tariffs?

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He threatened to send in federal troops to enforce the tariffs.

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Identify the speaker of the quote: “John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it.” and the related reason for this quote.

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Andrew Jackson; about his refusal to accept Marshall's decision in Worcester v. Georgia

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Which of the following is the most likely cause of the change in voting represented in this table? a victory in the war against Great Britain, an expansion of the power of the Supreme Court, a constitutional amendment granting women the vote, an elimination of property qualifications in order to vote

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an elimination of property qualifications in order to vote