Andrew Jackson

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

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the spoils system.

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Which group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy?

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Native Americans

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Why did three times as many people vote in the presidential election of 1828 as voted in 1824? Options: By 1828, women had gained the right to vote in some states, while no women could vote in 1824., By 1828, voting laws had been changed in most states to give all white men the right to vote., The United States had twice as many states in 1828 as it had in 1824., The candidates running for president in 1828 were more interesting than those running in 1824.

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By 1828, voting laws had been changed in most states to give all white men the right to vote.

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The act, or law, was created in order to remove Native Americans from their homelands and force them West.

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Indian Removal Act

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Which present-day state were most of the Native Americans relocated to during Andrew Jackson's presidency?

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Oklahoma

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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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Tax on imported goods

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Tariff

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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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Why did South Carolina threaten to secede? Options: They were upset over the high tariffs, They were upset over slavery being outlawed, They wanted their own bank, They wanted their own representative government

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They were upset over the high tariffs