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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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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Which group was most hurt by Jackson's push to expand the country for white farmers?

• 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 big supporters of Andrew Jackson?

• wealthy business owners

• farmers & factory workers

• Native Americans

• National Bank 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 farmers instead of his wealthy friends.

What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

• to make treaties in which Indians willingly traded land in the East for land in the Great Plains.

• Allows Georgia to use Native Americans as slaves

• to declare war on all Native Americans

• Removed Native Americans from their ancestral lands and used military force to push them into western territories.

In Worcester v Georgia, how did the Supreme Court interpret the Indian Removal Act?

• Tribes could choose to remain on their own lands.

• Tribes had no right to any land in the new territories

• Tribes had to abide by the decision of the United States

• Tribes would receive rent from farmers using their land.

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

Which of the following is the best definition for the spoils system?

• a bribe
• choosing the most qualified applicant for the job
• voting for the best candidate to represent the public
• rewarding your supporters with jobs in the government once elected