Andrew Jackson

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

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the common people.

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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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Which of the following is the best definition for the spoils system? Options: a bribe, choosing the most qualified applicant for the job, voting for the best candidate to represent the public, rewarding your supporters with jobs in the government once elected

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rewarding your supporters with jobs in the government once elected

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Why did three times as many people vote in the presidential election of 1828 as voted in 1824? Options: By 1828, women had gained the right to vote in some states, while no women could vote in 1824., By 1828, voting laws had been changed in most states to give all white men the right to vote., The United States had twice as many states in 1828 as it had in 1824., The candidates running for president in 1828 were more interesting than those running in 1824.

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By 1828, voting laws had been changed in most states to give all white men the right to vote.

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Andrew Jackson was seen as a national hero after defeating the British at what battle?

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Battle of New Orleans

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Who became president in the election of 1824?

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John Quincy Adams

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Andrew Jackson was a member of which political party? Options: Whigs, National Republicans, Democrats, Anti-Federalists

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Democrats

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Many of his opponents would have agreed with the cartoon’s portrayal of Jackson because it suggests that ---

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the executive branch of government became too powerful during his presidency

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

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the common people.

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Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from: the rich and well-born., Native Americans., the common people., states' rights supporters.

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the common people.