Age of Jackson

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

• the rich and well-born.
• Native Americans.
• Common people and all white males who gained suffrage

• states'  rights supporters.

Suffrage expanded during the Jackson presidency by-

• recognizing a woman's right to vote

• permitting free African Americans to vote

• eliminating property qualifications for voting

• extending citizenship to American Indian tribes

Which era of time is when Andrew Jackson was President?

• Age of Jackson

• American Revolution

• Civil War

• Early Republic

Jackson became president after he defeated John Quincy Adams and won the Presidential Election of ______________.

• 1824

• 1828

• 1800

• 1860

Even though Jackson won the popular vote, he lost the presidential election of ________ to John Quincy Adams.

• 1824

• 1828

• 1800

• 1860

Jackson called John Quincy Adams' election win a "Corrupt Bargain" after Adams made a deal with ____________________ to win the Presidency

• Henry Clay

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Monroe

Who were big supporters of Andrew Jackson?

• wealthy business owners (Upper classmen)

• farmers & factory workers (Commoners)

Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs. Many people viewed people in these positions as being unfit for office and unqualified.

• Spoils System.

• Jacksonian Democracy.

• mudslinging.

• Corrupt Bargain.

Voter participation increased in the ____________ election, because now most white males who did not own property could vote.

• 1824

• 1828

• 1800

• 1860

What happened between the elections of 1824 & 1828 that allowed Jackson to become president?

• Most white males could now vote; voter participation increased

• Only white males with property could vote; voter participation decreased

• Black males could now vote; voter participation increased

• Women could now vote; voter participation decreased