Jackson Era Practice Test

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What happened to the Democratic-Republicans after the Election of 1824?

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They split into two new political parties.

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What was the primary question surrounding the 1832 Nullification Crisis? Options: Can the federal government regulate interstate commerce? Can a state regulate a federal agency? Can a state overturn a federal law? Can the federal government levy taxes on states?

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Can a state overturn a federal law?

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8.17B

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Why were southern representatives against high protective tariffs?

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Protective tariffs created potential trade issues with European countries.

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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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Using the Map, where did the Native Americans settle after their journey on the Trail of Tears?

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They were forced to live on Reservations in Oklahoma

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What was the cause of the removal of Native Americans under President Andrew Jackson?

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natural resources (gold) and valuable land

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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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One way suffrage (voting) expanded during the Jackson presidency was by —

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eliminating property qualifications for voting

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In what ways did Andrew Jackson make the American political system more democratic?

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He expanded voting rights to the "common man" and created the spoils system.

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

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Henry Clay