Presidency of Andrew Jackson

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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What is the main criticism of the spoils system?

• It rewards political loyalty
• It is based on merit
• It often leads to unqualified people getting jobs
• It promotes diversity

Andrew Jackson ran on the support of the "common man". Which is the best description of what this means?

• He made himself relatable to the average American.
• He limited the amount of voters by increasing property requirements
• He supported transportation growth
• He came from a wealthy family in the upper class

Andrew Jackson was seen as a national hero after defeating the British at what battle?

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Little Big Horn

• Battle of Saratoga

Once he became president, Jackson fired many federal employees and replaced them with his political supporters and friends.

• True
• False

More white men voted for president the 2nd time Jackson ran for president because they no longer had to own what?

• slaves

• cows

• land

• a college degree

Which two candidates ran for president during the election of 1828?

• Henry Clay and Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson

• Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams

• Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson

Who became president in the election of 1824?

• John Quincy Adams
• Henry Clay
• John C. Calhoun
• Andrew Jackson

Why did the election of 1828 include many first-time voters?

• Southern states gave voting rights to women.

• African Americans were voting for the first time.

• Many states removed land ownership as a qualification for voting

• A new federal law required all men and women to vote.

How did tariffs affect imported goods?

• Tariffs lowered the prices of imported goods.
• Tariffs made imported goods illegal to buy.
• Tariffs set weight restrictions for imported goods.
• Tariffs raised the cost of imported goods.