Andrew Jackson Review

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

• the spoils system.
• Jacksonian democracy.
• mudslinging.
• a corrupt bargain.

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Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from

• the rich and well-born.
• Native Americans.
• the common people.
• states'  rights supporters.

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Which group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy?

• the rich and well-born
• Native Americans
• the common people
• states' rights supporters

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The Trail of Tears refers to

• Jackson’s angry negotiations with the Five Civilized Tribes.
• the movement of Seminole Indians from the West to Florida.
• government workers who lost their jobs due to Jackson’s spoils system.
• the removal of Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Indian Territory.

Why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?

• He thought its president was inexperienced and poorly educated.
• He thought it loaned too much money to farmers and workers.
• He thought it was unconstitutional and that it favored the rich.
• He thought it benefited western business owners over those in the east.

Which of the following is the best definition for the spoils system?

• a bribe
• choosing the most qualified applicant for the job
• voting for the best candidate to represent the public
• rewarding your supporters with jobs in the government once elected

Andrew Jackson ran on the support of the "common man". Which is the best description of what this means?

• He made himself relatable to the average American.
• He limited the amount of voters by increasing property requirements
• He supported transportation growth
• He came from a wealthy family in the upper class

Indian Removal Act

• A set of laws passed by Andrew Jackson that allowed the forced removal of native people from their homelands.

• Disagreement on an issue

To nullify a law means …

• to agree to the law
• to secede.
• to void or cancel the law.
• to vote on the law.

Andrew Jackson's election was the first time ___ could vote.

• all women
• all white men
• all black men
• all citizens