Age of Jackson Flashcard

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Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs became known as

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the spoils system.

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Which group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy? Options: the rich and well-born, Native Americans, the common people, states' rights supporters

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Native Americans

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The nullification crisis occurred when: South Carolina threatened to secede if the tariff laws were enforced.

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South Carolina threatened to secede if the tariff laws were enforced.

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Which statement describes a position of the party that agreed with the cartoonist's view of Jackson? Options: They complained about Jackson's extravagant lifestyle. They opposed Jackson for his efforts to start a war with Great Britain. They criticized Jackson as a leader with unrestrained powers. They objected to Jackson's attempt to reduce the number of Supreme Court justices.

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They criticized Jackson as a leader with unrestrained powers.