The Jacksonian Presidency

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What major characteristic of Jacksonian Democracy is illustrated by these events? Candidate runs for election and needs support = Candidate promises people rewards in exchange for support = After winning, candidate appoints supporters to government positions

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the spoils system

Answer explanation

The spoils system is illustrated by the events where a candidate rewards supporters with government positions after winning the election.

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The Whig Party that emerged in the 1830s was initially defined by its --

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opposition to the policies of Andrew Jackson

Answer explanation

The Whig Party emerged in opposition to the policies of Andrew Jackson, defining itself in contrast to his administration.

Front

The chart above contains Andrew Jackson's arguments against --

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the Bank of the United States

Answer explanation

The chart above contains Andrew Jackson's arguments against the Bank of the United States, as it was not responsible to the electorate, hurt small farmers, and put too much power in the hands of a small, wealthy elite.

Front

A newspaper in which city would most likely have this quotation in one of its editorials? Our state's manufacturers need the tariff of 1828 to allow them to compete against foreign companies and to grow. This will bring prosperity to our great nation.

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Boston, Massachusetts

Answer explanation

The quotation supports the need for tariffs to benefit manufacturers, a view more likely found in Boston, Massachusetts due to its historical significance in manufacturing and trade.

Front

What constitutional principle was an issue in the Nullification Crisis?

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states' rights

Answer explanation

The Nullification Crisis revolved around the constitutional principle of states' rights, specifically the right of states to nullify federal laws they deemed unconstitutional.

Front

Of the groups listed below, which two were most opposed to the Bank of the United States?
farmers and southerners,
New Englanders and westerners,
merchants and industrialists,
immigrants and urban residents

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farmers and southerners

Answer explanation

Farmers and southerners were most opposed to the Bank of the United States due to their belief that it favored the wealthy and did not benefit them economically.