Andrew Jackson Economic Policies

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"A state has the right to overrule an act passed by Congress." This ideology led to the --

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Nullification Crisis

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The nullification crisis occurred when: South Carolina threatened to secede if the tariff laws were enforced.

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South Carolina threatened to secede if the tariff laws were enforced.

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When Andrew Jackson gave government jobs to his closest supporters/allies it was called:

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the spoils system

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What was President Jackson's response to the nullification crisis?

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He threatened to use force against South Carolina if it did not repeal its nullification policies.

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Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from

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the common people.

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Why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?

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He thought it was unconstitutional and that it favored the rich.

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Jackson's handling of the Nullification Crisis was most upsetting to

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states' rights supporters.

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The Nullification Crisis happened when which state nullified a federal law? Options: Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, South Carolina

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South Carolina

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Vice President who declared that the states had the right to nullify any federal law with which they disagreed was who? This guy said people in South Carolina didn't have to pay the tariffs.

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John C. Calhoun

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During a history class, Maya and Zoe were discussing about national heroes. Maya mentioned that Andrew Jackson was seen as a national hero after a particular battle against the British. Can you help Jackson recall which battle it was?

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Battle of New Orleans