Age of Jackson

Which of the following best describes the spoils system

• supporters are given jobs when a political party takes control

• 30% of the country's food stores must be sold monthly

• a system that keeps candidates who lose elections from acting "spoiled" and taking revenge on their opponent

Why did the US government want the Cherokee moved off of their land so quickly?

• They needed to prepare the ground for planting crops

• The Cherokee were planning attacks

• Gold was discovered in Georgia

The first president who had an assassination attempt against them was Andrew Jackson

• True

• False

Which region was opposed to the Tariff of 1828

• New England

• Middle States

• South

• West

How does the nullification crisis foreshadow the Civil War?

• The North tried to abolish slavery in the Tariff of 1828 Bill

• The South threatened to secede over the Tariff of 1828

• Abraham Lincoln was able to step in and calm everything down

According to Jackson, why was the National Bank so bad?

• It only helped out the wealthy

• It wasn't exclusive of the common people

• They refused to let him borrow money for national projects

Who were Jackson's strongest supporters?

• banking lobbyists

• the common people

• the wealthiest members of society

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

What was the name of the journey made by Cherokee Indians after they were removed from their land?

• Indian Removal Act
• Trail of Sorrows
• Trail of Tears
• Nullification Act

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Who became president in the election of 1824?

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