Jackson's Policies and Their Impact

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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 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

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This quotation from an eyewitness on the "Trial of Tears" describes events resulting from the—

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Indian removal Act

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What was President Jackson's response to the nullification crisis?

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He threatened to use force against South Carolina if it did not repeal its nullification policies.

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The Nullification Crisis happened when which state nullified a federal law? Options: Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, South Carolina

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South Carolina

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Which Supreme Court decision established the principle that the federal government rather than the individual state governments has authority to deal with American Indian affairs?

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Worcester v. Georgia

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What caused the nullification crisis? Options: removal policies, election of 1828, northern trade policies, southern opposition to tariffs

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southern opposition to tariffs

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Why did President Andrew Jackson oppose renewing the charter for the Second Bank of the United States?

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The bank had too much power over the economy and favored the wealthy.