Age of Jackson Review

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In 1832 the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia did not have legal authority over the Cherokees living in the state. President Andrew Jackson responded to this decision by?

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ignoring the ruling and allowing Georgia to evict the Cherokee Nation.

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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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Andrew Jackson became a war hero after this battle in the War of 1812?

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Battle of New Orleans

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Why is Jackson's presidency called Jacksonian Democracy?

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there was an large increase in people voting

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What is the Spoils System?

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firing people and placing people who support you.

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What was the name of the Political Party established by Andrew Jackson?

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Democratic

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Who did Andrew Jackson claim to represent? Options: The Rich, Slaves, Native Americans, Common Man

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Common Man

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This law signed by President Jackson forced Native Americans to leave their land and move west of the Mississippi River to Indian Territory.

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Indian Removal Act 1830

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The 800 mile journey that the Cherokee were forced to take while being escorted to move by the U.S. Army.

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Trail of Tears

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Tariff of 1828 that angered many Southerners, causing them to fear for their Southern Economy?

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Tariff of Abominations