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.

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

• the spoils system.

• Jacksonian democracy.

• mudslinging.

• a corrupt bargain.

Jacksonian Democracy 

• an informal group of trusted advisers who sometimes met in the White House kitchen

• The practice of giving government jobs to political backers

• The period of expanding democracy in the 1820s and 1830s

• The Court ruled that the national bank was constitutional
  

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

• the rich and well-born

• Native Americans

• the common people

• states' rights supporters

The Trail of Tears refers to

• Jackson’s angry negotiations with the Five Civilized Tribes.

• the movement of Seminole Indians from the West to Florida.

• government workers who lost their jobs due to Jackson’s spoils system.

• the removal of Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Indian Territory.

Who were a big supporters of Andrew Jackson?

• wealthy business owners

• farmers & factory workers

Why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?

• He thought its president was inexperienced and poorly educated.

• He thought it loaned too much money to farmers and workers.

• He thought it was unconstitutional and that it favored the rich.

• He thought it benefited western business owners over those in the east.

What does the Indian Removal Act do?

• Pushes all Native Americans into Florida

• Allows Georgia to use Native Americans as slaves

• Enacts the policy of assimilation

• Moves Native Americans west beyond the Mississippi River

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