Age of Jackson

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By the early 1800s, which group of people could vote regardless of social class, property ownership, or religion?

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All white men

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What did politicians have to do as a result of the voting changes in the early 1800s?

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Appeal to the common man to win elections

Front

What was the Spoils System used for during the Age of the Common Man?

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To provide government jobs in return for party loyalty

Front

What was a negative consequence of the Spoils System?

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It led to government corruption.

Front

How many Democratic-Republican candidates ran for president in the Election of 1824?

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5

Front

Who won the popular vote in the election referred to as the "Corrupt Bargain"?

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Jackson

Front

Who became President after the "Corrupt Bargain" election?

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John Quincy Adams

Front

Who did President Adams appoint as his Secretary of State, which was referred to as part of the "corrupt bargain"?

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Henry Clay

Front

What did John Q. Adams provide funds for during his presidency?

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Scientific research

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What political power did Jackson want the people to have during the Election of 1828?

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The power to directly elect Senators and Federal judges