US HIst: 5. 7

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During the mid-1820s, Andrew Jackson became the symbol of American democracy. He projected himself as a down-to-earth common man with humble roots, an image meant to contrast with the ________ leaders of the past.

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aristocratic

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Who were the four leading Democratic Republicans in the election of 1824?

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John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, William H. Crawford

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In the election of 1824, if a candidate has an absolute majority of votes, or 50%, he or she becomes ______.

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President

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During the 1810s and 1820s, many states rewrote their constitutions. What was one major change that expanded the electorate? Options: Allowing women to vote, Abolishing the property requirement, Lowering the voting age to 18, Allowing non-citizens to vote.

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Abolishing the property requirement

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In the election of 1828, Jackson's supporters were known as ________.

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Democrats

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What was the 'spoils system' as used by Andrew Jackson?

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A method of rewarding political supporters with government jobs

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The Cherokee alphabet was invented by Sequoyah. How did it resemble the English alphabet?

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It was written from left to right.

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What was the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

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A policy to peacefully negotiate the exchange of American Indian lands in the South for new lands in the Indian Territory.

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In Worcester v. Georgia, the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia's land seizure was ______.

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unconstitutional

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What was the main reason for the Nullification Crisis of 1833?

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Disagreement over tariffs