Jacksonian Democracy

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The idea that the common people should control the government

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Jacksonian Democracy

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What did Andrew Jackson shut down by vetoing its contract?

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The National Bank

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Practice of rewarding government jobs to political supporters; replacing government employees with the winning candidate's supporters.

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Spoil System

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What two things helped to make Andrew Jackson President?

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His humble background and his reputation as a war hero.

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What was the nickname of President Andrew Jackson given to him by his soldiers?

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Old Hickory

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President Jackson believed in giving his supporters government jobs. What is this called?

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The Spoil System

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Which of the following statements is an example of how voting rights were expanded in the early 1800's?
Options:
Maryland set religious qualifications for voters.
Some states extended suffrage rights to more white males.
Party leaders began to nominate their parties’ candidates.
Massachusetts granted one-half of a vote to each literate freedman.

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Some states extended suffrage rights to more white males.

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President Jackson sent soldiers to remove the ____ to the Indian Territory.

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Cherokee

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Trail of Tears

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The Cherokee were forced to march 800 miles to the Indian Territory.

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What was the act called that forced Native Americans to walk the trail of tears?

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The Indian removal act