Ch. 9: Democracy in America (AB Tech)

Open Ended

In brief, summarize the Missouri Compromise of 1820. How would this set the tone for the coming conflict of the Civil War?

Multiple Choice

What was Jackson most well-known for before ascending to the Presidency?

• Controversy

• Leading the victory at The Battle of New Orleans

• The Nullification Proclamation

• Beating a man with a stick

Open Ended

What drove Jackson's popularity ahead of his presidential victory?

Open Ended

How did Jackson respond to Calhoun, and why?

Open Ended

How did the Eaton affair symbolize ways in which women maintained involvement in politics during this period?

Open Ended

Reference some of the discussions we've already had concerning Federalism? Where did the fear appear for a national bank and why was it so poignant?

Open Ended

In brief, explain the Panic of 1837. What were some of its causes?

Open Ended

In brief, explain the platform provided by the Whig party.

Open Ended

Why are parties of paranoia something that occurs over and over again in the American context?

Open Ended

In brief, summarize some of the main themes of this chapter