Age of Jackson Short Answers

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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.

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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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The Nullification Crisis was triggered by strong opposition to the

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Tariff of Abominations.

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Jacksonian Democracy

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The period of expanding suffrage to white males in the 1820s and 1830s

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Which group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy? Options: the rich and well-born, Native Americans, the common people, states' rights supporters

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Native Americans

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The Trail of Tears refers to

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the removal of Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Indian Territory.

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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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Why did the election of 1828 include many first-time voters? Options: Southern states gave voting rights to women., African Americans were voting for the first time., New states gave voting rights to all white men., A new federal law required all men and women to vote.

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New states gave voting rights to all white men.

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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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When Andrew Jackson gave government jobs to his closest supporters/allies it was called:

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the spoils system