Andrew Jackson

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The movement of the Cherokee to Oklahoma (800 miles) where thousands were moved and many died is known as -

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Trail of Tears

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Why did Jackson veto the bank bill?

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it was unconstitutional and it favored the rich

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What practice during the 1830's reinforced the perception that public servants and officials were unqualified? Options: The public voting for candidates based on religious affiliations, The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions, The federal government recruiting volunteers to serve abroad as ambassadors, Legislators awarding government contracts to the lowest bidders

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The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions

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What was the ruling in Worcester v. Georgia?

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in favor of the Cherokee staying in Georgia

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Which shaded state was the main destination of American Indians forced to relocate as part of the Trail of Tears?

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C

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Jackson was the start of which political party?

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Democrats

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Why did South Carolina threaten to secede? Options: They were upset over the high tariffs, They were upset over slavery being outlawed, They wanted their own bank, They wanted their own representative government

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They were upset over the high tariffs

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What was a major reason for the federal government's involvement in the relocations depicted on this map? Options: The persuade American Indians to become farmers, To gain access to important rivers, To punish American Indians who were allies of the British, To acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources

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To acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources

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Jackson represented who during his time in office? Options: Bankers, Common Man, Investors, Whigs

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Common Man

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What was one effect of these events on the 1828 presidential election?

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Voter participation increased