Jacksonian Democracy

How many political party's was there between 1816 - 1824

• 3
• 2
• 1
• 4

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

• the spoils system.
• Jacksonian democracy.
• mudslinging.
• a corrupt bargain.

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Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?

• Francis Scott Kay
• Francis Scott Kane
• Francis Scott Key
• Francis Scott Keen

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
  

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.

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 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 Panic of 1837? (Slide 3)

• An economic crisis where jobs were lost/ Economy suffered

• people demanding more vacation time

• Jackson moves money from national bank to smaller bank

• People were shocked that Van Buren took office

The Missouri Compromise Line determined the status of slavery in future states.  North of the line slavery was ___________ or banned, South of the line slavery was _________.

• permitted, prohibited
• prohibited, permitted or allowed
• sometimes prohibited, never allowed
• cheap, expensive