Jacksonian Era

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The Treaty of Moultrie Creek (1823) was:

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a peace agreement between the United States and the Seminole tribe.

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William Crawford was a candidate in the Election of 1824. What happened to him during this election?

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He suffered a stroke and was unable to campaign effectively.

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John Quincy Adams became president in 1824 through a decision made by which governmental body?

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The House of Representatives

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The 'Corrupt Bargain' of 1824 refers to:

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An agreement between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay to ensure Adams' presidency.

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What were Andrew Jackson's achievements and losses in the elections of 1824 and 1828?

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Andrew Jackson lost in 1824 but won in 1828.

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The focus of the Election of 1828 was: economic policies, foreign relations, personalities and character of the candidates, territorial expansion

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personalities and character of the candidates

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The 'Tariff of Abominations' (1828) was: a protective tariff passed by the U.S. Congress to protect industry in the northern United States, a peace treaty between the U.S. and Native American tribes, a law to abolish slavery in the southern states, an agreement to reduce taxes on imported goods

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a protective tariff passed by the U.S. Congress to protect industry in the northern United States

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What is the Spoils System introduced by Jackson in 1829?

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A system where government jobs were given to political supporters

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The Indian Removal Act of 1830 was:

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a law that allowed the U.S. government to relocate Native American tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River.

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The significance of the Cherokee Nation v. Georgia case in 1831 was:

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It ruled that the Cherokee Nation was not a foreign nation.