Age of Jackson

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Who succeeded James Monroe as president?

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John Quincy Adams

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What was the principal reason John Quincy Adams was not effective as the nation's chief executive?

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Andrew Jackson, his chief political opponent

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What was the outcome of the election of 1824?

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The House of Representatives decided the outcome.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of New Orleans for American forces?

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Few casualties compared to Britain

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What was the name given to the routes the Cherokee were moved on?

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Trail of Tears

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What did John Marshall believe about the Cherokee's rights?

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They had an unquestionable right to their territory

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What did the Cherokee sign in exchange for $5 million and land west of the Mississippi? Options: The Treaty of Paris, The Treaty of New Echota, The Treaty of Versailles, The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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The Treaty of New Echota

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What did Calhoun write in 1828 regarding his views on nullification? Options: The Federalist Papers, The South Carolina Exposition, The Nullification Doctrine, The States' Rights Manifesto

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The South Carolina Exposition

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How did Jackson react to South Carolina trying to secede?

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He threatened to send the military and use force.

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What was one of the reasons Andrew Jackson was popular among many Americans during his presidency?

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His image as a self-made man and a champion of the common people