Andrew Jackson Staar Review

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During the 1830s public servants and officials were widely perceived to be unqualified. What practice reinforced that perception?

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The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions. Spoils system

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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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What was one effect of these events below, on the 1828 presidential election? Votes were cast by secret ballot, Property qualifications for voting were strengthened, Poll taxes were reduced, Voter participation increased.

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Voter participation increased.

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What was a major reason for the federal government’s involvement in the relocations depicted on this map below?

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To acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources.

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What was the primary question surrounding the 1832 Nullification Crisis? 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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The Trail of Tears refers to

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the removal of Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Indian Territory.

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Andrew Jackson ran on the support of the "common man". Which is the best description of what this means?

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He made himself relatable to the average American.

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What effect did the Tariff of Abominations have on America under Andrew Jackson?

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fueled growing sectional differences within the country

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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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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.