Age of Jackson

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Which of the following are major characteristics during the era of Andrew Jackson? Disagreements with Great Britain over the violation of civil rights and taxation without representation, Conflict over states rights with South Carolina and the burning of Washington D.C. in 1812, The elimination of the National Bank charter and the removal of eastern Native Americans, Arguments between southern plantation owners and northern abolitionists leading to the ratification of the 13th Amendment

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The elimination of the National Bank charter and the removal of eastern Native Americans

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Which of the following are major characteristics during the era of Andrew Jackson? Justice for American Indian groups, Political machines control elections, Greater democracy for the common man, Wealthy industrialists control domestic policies

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Greater democracy for the common man

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Why did President Andrew Jackson oppose renewing the charter for the Second Bank of the United States? Options: The bank restricted Jackson from raising tariffs, The bank did not permit the use of gold and silver currency, The bank had too much power over the economy and favored the wealthy, The bank had corrupt leadership that threatened foreign trade and domestic industries

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

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One way suffrage expanded during the Jackson presidency was by-

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eliminating property qualifications for voting

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Why would Andrew Jackson's election as president in 1828 be considered a "revolution?"

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Jackson's election represented a shift of political power from elites to the common people.

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How did President Jackson respond to the Supreme Court decision to protect the rights and land of the Cherokee?

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He ignored the decision

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During the Jackson era, Native Americans were relocated to reservation lands on what became known as the-

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Trail of Tears

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The proclamation excerpted above was issued during which of these historical events? Shay's Rebellion, The War of 1812, The Nullification Crisis, The Civil War

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The Nullification Crisis

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In 1832 the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia did not have legal authority over the Cherokees living in the state. President Andrew Jackson responded to this decision by-

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ignoring the ruling and allowing Georgia to evict the Cherokee Nation

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Which issue did the Democratic Party support following the presidential campaign of Andrew Jackson? Options: Abolition of slavery, Nullification of laws, Funding for industrialization, Elimination of the national bank

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Elimination of the national bank