How did Andrew Jackson earn the nickname 'Old Hickory'?

For his leadership and toughness during the War of 1812

What is the spoils system?

The spoils system was a practice where political parties would reward their supporters with government jobs and favors.

A tyrant is a cruel and oppressive ruler who exercises absolute power without legal constraints.

Which of the following were characteristics of the North in the 1820's? Isolation from global trade, lack of technological advancements, focus on subsistence farming, Lack of infrastructure, limited transportation, low literacy rates, Agricultural focus, rural lifestyle, small population, Industrialization, urbanization, growing middle class, focus on manufacturing and commerce

Industrialization, urbanization, growing middle class, focus on manufacturing and commerce

Which were characteristics of the South in the 1820's?

Reliance on agriculture, primarily cotton and slavery, hierarchical society, and emphasis on states' rights.

What was Jackson's response to the Nullification Crisis?

Passed the Force Bill and negotiated a compromise tariff

Andrew Jackson believed if a state seceded, it was

committing an act of treason against the Union

What did Andrew Jackson think of the 2nd Bank of the United States?

He thought it was a corrupt institution that favored the wealthy elite.

The Trail of Tears was

the forced relocation of Native American tribes.

The Indian Removal Act was

A law passed in 1830 by the United States Congress

What did the Cherokees and other tribes suffer from on the Trail of Tears? Options: hunger, cold weather, disease, death; good food, good conditions; good food but cold weather; long life and no disease

hunger, cold weather, disease, death

Andrew Jackson Flashcards

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Where was Andrew Jackson born?

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Along the border of North and South Carolina

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What was Andrew Jackson's occupation before entering politics?

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Lawyer

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In which war did Andrew Jackson gain national fame?

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War of 1812

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What was the nickname given to Andrew Jackson's group of supporters?

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Jacksonian Democrats

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What was the name of Andrew Jackson's home in Tennessee?

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The Hermitage

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Which political party did Andrew Jackson belong to?

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Democratic Party

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What was the name of the system Andrew Jackson implemented to reward political supporters with government positions?

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Spoils System

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