Jackson Era

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Why did Andrew Jackson lose the election of 1824?

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Jackson did not win a majority (more than half) of the votes.

Front

Which group of people ultimately decided the winner of the election of 1824?

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House of Representatives

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Which of the following statements about protective tariffs were true?
- BOTH Northern manufacturers and Southerners opposed tariffs
- BOTH Northern manufacturers and Southerners supported tariffs
- Northern manufacturers supported tariffs, Southerners opposed tariffs
- Protective tariffs made imported goods from Europe cheaper

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Northern manufacturers supported tariffs, Southerners opposed tariffs

Front

What was the main issue during the nullification crisis?

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states' rights

Front

In what present day state were Native Americans forced to relocate and live as a result of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

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Oklahoma

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What was President Jackson's response to the Supreme Court ruling in Worcester v. Georgia (1832) that stated Georgia had no right to interfere with the Cherokee?

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he ignored the Supreme Court's decision

Front

How did President Andrew Jackson view the Bank of the United States?

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Jackson viewed the Bank as a monopoly that favored wealthy Easterners and limited western growth.

Front

The Cherokee land was divided and went to a lottery. The winners would get land for possible ____________.

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farming and natural resources

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Which state threatened to secede, or leave the United States, due to high tariffs place on imports?

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South Carolina

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How did Andrew Jackson respond to the South Carolina's secession (to leave the Union) threat?

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he sent 50,000 troops to the threatening state to enforce the Constitution