Flashcard on President Andrew Jackson

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Which phrase best describes President Andrew Jackson? Options: The man of the elite, The man of the people, The man of Big Business, The man of Washington

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The man of the people

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How was the Election of 1824 a unique election?

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Jackson won the popular vote but lost the electoral vote

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Jackson instituted the spoils system when he was President. What is this?

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Where one’s supporters are given jobs and “prizes” after a victory

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What did Jackson refer to as a “corrupt bargain”?

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The Election of 1824

Front

Which word best describes inauguration day for President Jackson?

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Chaos

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What did the Indian Removal Act allow President Jackson to do?

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Force relocation upon Native Americans

Front

Which of the following tribes was NOT part of the “Five Civilized Tribes?”
Cherokee, Shawnee, Chickasaw, Seminole

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Shawnee

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Why were the “Five Civilized Tribes” given this name?

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They all adopted aspects of American culture

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Which of the following describes the Trail of Tears? The forced relocation of the Choctaw to Indian Territory, The forced relocation of the Cherokee to Indian Territory, The forced relocation of the Seminole to Indian Territory, The forced relocation of the Shawnee to Indian Territory

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The forced relocation of the Cherokee to Indian Territory

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What is a tariff?

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Tax on imported goods