Jacksonian Era Flashcard

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

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the spoils system.

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What was the name of the journey made by Cherokee Indians after they were removed from their land?

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Trail of Tears

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The nullification crisis occurred when: South Carolina threatened to secede if the tariff laws were enforced.

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South Carolina threatened to secede if the tariff laws were enforced.

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John C. Calhoun believed that individual states had the right to nullify federal laws.

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True

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What was President Jackson's response to the nullification crisis?

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He threatened to use force against South Carolina if it did not repeal its nullification policies.

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WHAT INDIAN TRIBE TOOK THE STATE OF GEORGIA TO COURT/SUPREME COURT? Options: APACHE, CHEROKEE, MUSLIM, COMANCHE

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CHEROKEE

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The act, or law, was created in order to remove Native Americans from their homelands and force them West.

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Indian Removal Act

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Why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?

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He thought it was unconstitutional and that it favored the rich.

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Which Supreme Court decision is most closely associated with the Trail of Tears? Options: McCullough v. Maryland, Gibbons v. Ogden, Worcester v. Georgia, Dred Scott v. Sanford

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Worcester v. Georgia

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Why were many more people allowed to vote during Andrew Jackson's presidency? A man didn't have to own property anymore to vote, tariffs were lowered, women gained the right to vote, African Americans were allowed to vote

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A man didn't have to own property anymore to vote