Flashcards Andrew Jackson's Presidency

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What tactic did Jackson use to win the Election of 1828?

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mudslinging

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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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tyrant

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a cruel and unreasonable ruler

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Why did President Jefferson ask the U.S. Congress to pass the Embargo Act?

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To stop Britain and France from seizing American merchant ships.

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veto

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stop or override

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How did the “spoils system” operate?

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Andrew Jackson replaced many long serving government officials with his loyal supporters.

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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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Andrew Jackson was a member of which political party?

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Democrats

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Why did Jefferson oppose the establishment of a national bank?

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He thought it was unconstitutional.

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How does the artist view Andrew Jackson’s leadership style?

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Tyrannical