Age of Jackson

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Why was Jackson's presidency the turning point in American democracy?

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Average citizens became more involved in public life.

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Who did Jackson make it his goal to fight against?

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Bankers and wealthy

Front

What is the best description of the "corrupt bargain?"

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Henry Clay encouraged the House of Reps to vote for Adams and Clay was appointed to Sec. of State

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What political party did Jackson become the leader of?

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Democrats

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Who were Jackson's supporters? Options: The Wealthy - The Super Rich, The Common Man - farmers, frontiersmen, The Educated - The Super Smart

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The Common Man - farmers, frontiersmen

Front

What term is related to property qualifications being removed for more adult white males to vote?

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Suffrage

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How did Jackson repay his supporters?

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By appointing them to government positions, even if they were unqualified (Spoils System).

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What law led to the removal of Native Americans to land west of the Mississippi River?

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Indian Removal Act

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Who did the Cherokee seek help from once Georgia and President Jackson tried to remove them from their land?

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Supreme Court

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What was the result of Worcester v. Georgia?

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The Supreme Court ruled against Georgia - saying states had no authority to deal with tribes.