Jackson's Spoil System and Nullification Crisis

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The election of 1828 voting rights were expanded and allowed this group of citizens to vote: All American white males, Women, Black Americans, All the above

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All American white males

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Why did South Carolina pass the Nullification Act?

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To protest the tariff because it did not favor their economy.

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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

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The event where Henry Clay supported John Quincy Adams in the Election of 1824, and subsequently was made Secretary of State was called...

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The Corrupt Bargain

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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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Jacksonian Democracy was distinguished by the belief that _____.

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political participation by the common man should be increased

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What does nullification mean?

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Declaring a law unconstitutional

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Why was Jackson preparing to use force against South Carolina?

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South Carolina was threatening to secede from the Union.

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Who did the Tariff of Abominations benefit?

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Northern manufacturers

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What was the impact of the Tariff of Abominations on Southern farmers?

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It imposed high import taxes on their goods.