Andrew Jackson Flashcard

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Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from the common people.

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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 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 long walk for many Native Americans who were forced out of their homelands was called the --

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Trail of Tears

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Americans relocated many Native Americans for the purpose to obtain more --

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Land

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This act, or law, was created in order to remove Native Americans from their homelands and force them West.

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Indian Removal Act

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Which present-day state were most of the Native Americans relocated to during Andrew Jackson's presidency?

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Oklahoma

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Andrew Jackson was a member of which political party?

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Democrats

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Why were many more people allowed to vote during Andrew Jackson's presidency?

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A man didn't have to own property anymore to vote.

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The Jacksonian Era surrounding the presidency of Andrew Jackson is best known for an expansion in ----

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suffrage rights (the right to vote)