Jacksonian Democracy

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What was the main political party in the United States from 1816 to 1824?

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Democratic-Republican Party

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Who did party leaders choose as their candidate in the 1824 presidential election?

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William H. Crawford

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What did Andrew Jackson receive in the election that led to the House choosing the President? A majority of the electoral votes, The least number of votes, A plurality of the popular vote, Unanimous support from the West

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A plurality of the popular vote

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What system did Jackson's supporters replace with nominating conventions?

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Caucus system

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What did the spoils system involve?

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Replacing government employees with the winner's supporters

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What was a major issue in the Tariff Debate?

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Tax on imported goods

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Who switched parties to run with Jackson in the 1828 election?

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John C. Calhoun

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What did Andrew Jackson promise for all white American men?

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Equal protection and equal benefits

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What did the Democratic-Republican Party split into by the 1828 election?

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Democrats and National Republicans

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What did Andrew Jackson use to enforce federal law during the Nullification Crisis?

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The Force Bill