Exploring Jacksonian Democracy in APUSH

The video explores Jacksonian Democracy, highlighting Andrew Jackson's influence on American politics. It covers the shift from elitist voting to universal white manhood suffrage, the spoils system, and the economic policies that led to the Panic of 1837. The nullification crisis and Indian Removal Act are discussed, along with the rise of the Whig Party. The video concludes with the election of 1840 and Jackson's lasting impact on the two-party system.

What was a significant change in voting rights during the Jacksonian era?

• Universal white manhood suffrage was introduced

• Only landowners could vote

• Women were allowed to vote

• Voting age was lowered to 16

What was the 'corrupt bargain' referring to?

• A scandal involving the spoils system

• The purchase of votes in the 1824 election

• The agreement between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay

• The deal between Jackson and Calhoun

What was the main issue that led to the Nullification Crisis?

• The election of 1828

• The Peggy Eaton affair

• Disagreements over the National Bank

• High tariffs that negatively impacted the South

What did the spoils system involve?

• Reforming the electoral college

• Collecting tariffs on imported goods

• Awarding government jobs to political supporters

• Distributing land to settlers

Who was known as 'Old Hickory'?

• Henry Clay

• John Quincy Adams

• Andrew Jackson

• John C. Calhoun

What was the primary reason for the conflict between Jackson and Calhoun?

• Differences in views on tariffs and nullification

• Conflict over the Peggy Eaton affair

• Opposing stances on Indian Removal

• Disagreements over the Bank of the United States

What was Jackson's stance on the Bank of the United States?

• He supported its expansion

• He was indifferent towards it

• He sought to dismantle it

• He wanted to privatize it

What led to the Trail of Tears?

• Treaties with Native American tribes

• Economic pressures from settlers

• The Indian Removal Act of 1830

• The establishment of reservations

Which party was formed in opposition to Andrew Jackson?

• The Federalist Party

• The Democratic Party

• The Republican Party

• The Whig Party

What was the main cause of the Panic of 1837?

• Over-speculation in land and railroads

• The collapse of the cotton market

• Foreign economic downturns

• Jackson's banking policies and specie circular