Unit 6 - Age of Jackson

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In 1832 the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia did not have legal authority over the Cherokees living in the state. President Andrew Jackson responded to this decision by —

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ignoring the ruling and allowing Georgia to evict the Cherokee Nation

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Which reason motivated industrialists in northern states to favor tariffs during the early 1800s? Options: Tariffs would improve the quality of American-made products. Tariffs would increase the price of raw materials from the West. Tariffs would result in more revenue for the federal government. Tariffs would increase the demand for American manufactured goods.

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Tariffs would increase the demand for American manufactured goods.

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One way suffrage expanded during the Jackson presidency was by —

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eliminating property qualifications for voting

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Why is Andrew Jackson's election as president referred to as the "Revolution of 1828"?

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Jackson's election represented a shift of political power from elites to the common people.

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Which of the following best characterizes the Jackson presidency? Justice for American Indian groups, Political machines control elections, Greater democracy for the common man, Wealthy industrialists control domestic policies

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Greater democracy for the common man

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What practice during the 1830s reinforced the perception that public servants and officials were unqualified? Options: The public voting for candidates based on religious affiliations, The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions, The federal government recruiting volunteers to serve abroad as ambassadors, Legislators awarding government contracts to the lowest bidders

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The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions

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Which headline could have accompanied the election of Andrew Jackson as president?

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A Victory for the Common Man

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How did President Jackson respond to the Supreme Court decision to protect the rights and land of the Cherokee?

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He ignored the decision.

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Which issue did the Democratic Party support following the presidential campaign of Andrew Jackson? Options: Abolition of slavery, Nullification of laws, Funding for industrialization, Elimination of the national bank

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Elimination of the national bank

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What was one result of the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828? Options: Renewal of the charter of the Bank of the United States, Elimination of the spoils system, Ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment, Increased levels of voter participation

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Increased levels of voter participation