The Age of Jackson

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Jacksonian democracy, that practiced rewarding political supporters with government jobs became known as

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the spoils system.

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Why did democracy expand during the Jackson years?

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More white males received the right to vote.

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What was the Nullification Crisis?

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South Carolina opposed high tariffs and threatened to secede the Union

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What event of the 1830s is shown by the heavy black lines on the map?

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The Trail of Tears

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Why did the National Bank of the United States become a political issue?

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President Jackson thought it was too powerful and favored the wealthy

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Which Supreme Court case ruled that Georgia could not take land that was occupied by the Cherokee Nation?

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Worcester vs Georgia

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Andrew Jackson was the ____ President of the United States.

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7th

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Passed in 1830, this authorized the removal of Native Americans who lived east of the Mississippi River to land called Indian Territory.

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Indian Removal Act

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One way suffrage expanded during the Jackson presidency was by -

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eliminating property qualifications for voting

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Advised the U.S. to stay "neutral" (don't have allies) in its relations with other nations and to avoid political parties.

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Washington's Farewell Address