The Age of Jackson

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Who became president in the election of 1824?

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John Quincy Adams

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Why did the election of 1828 include many first-time voters? Options: Southern states gave voting rights to women., African Americans were voting for the first time., New states gave voting rights to all white men., A new federal law required all men and women to vote.

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New states gave voting rights to all white men.

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What is Jacksonian Democracy?

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the idea that the common people should control their government

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How was President Jackson different from other Presidents? Options: He served more than two terms, He owned slaves, He came from a poor family, He was a military general

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He came from a poor family

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Jackson's election as president was a victory for -

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ordinary working Americans.

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The spoils system gave jobs to who?

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Jackson's Friends

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Jackson wanted to open up jobs in _______ to average citizens.

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government

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Passed in 1830, this authorized the removal of Native Americans who lived east of the Mississippi River to lands in the West.

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Indian Removal Act

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What was the harsh journey of the Cherokee from their homeland to Indian Territory called?

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Trail of Tears

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Which of the following would most likely be a Jackson supporter? Options: a Republican, a wealthy banker, a rich property owner, a western farmer

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a western farmer