Jacksonian Democracy and Era

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Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from

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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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Why did three times as many people vote in the presidential election of 1828 as voted in 1824? Options: By 1828, women had gained the right to vote in some states, while no women could vote in 1824., By 1828, voting laws had been changed in most states to give all white men the right to vote., The United States had twice as many states in 1828 as it had in 1824., The candidates running for president in 1828 were more interesting than those running in 1824.

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By 1828, voting laws had been changed in most states to give all white men the right to vote.

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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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Who became president in the election of 1824?

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John Quincy Adams

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What is Jacksonian Democracy?

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the idea that the common people should control their government

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Andrew Jackson was a member of which political party? Options: Whigs, National Republicans, Democrats, Anti-Federalists

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Democrats

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South Carolina threatened to secede (withdraw) from the U.S. if tariffs were not reduced. What is this event called?

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Nullification Crisis

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What is the definition of Nullify?

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To cancel or ignore