U4 L10: Tennessee Constitution 1834 (8.48) Practice

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Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from: the rich and well-born., Native Americans., the common people., states' rights supporters.

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the common people.

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Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs became known as

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the spoils system.

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Jacksonian Democracy

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The period of expanding democracy in the 1820s and 1830s

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Who were big supporters of Andrew Jackson? Options: wealthy business owners, farmers & factory workers

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farmers & factory workers

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Which headline could have accompanied the election of Andrew Jackson as president?

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A Victory for the Common Man

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Why were many more people allowed to vote during Andrew Jackson's presidency? A man didn't have to own property anymore to vote, tariffs were lowered, women gained the right to vote, African Americans were allowed to vote

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A man didn't have to own property anymore to vote

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What is the main criticism of the spoils system? Options: It rewards political loyalty, It is based on merit, It often leads to unqualified people getting jobs, It promotes diversity

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It often leads to unqualified people getting jobs

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What is democracy?

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Rule by the people

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Which group of people was allowed to vote during Jackson’s time?
Options: African Americans, Women, White Men, Americans under age 21

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White Men

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What was the problem over the National Bank?

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The Bank was not fair to the smaller state banks and stood in the way of investments.