Age of Jacksonian Democracy

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.

The Nullification Crisis was triggered y strong opposition to the

• Force Bill.
• Indian Removal Act.
• Tariff of Abominations.
• Bank of the United States.

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
  

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

• the rich and well-born
• Native Americans
• the common people
• states' rights supporters

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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

Who did John Quincy Adams make the bargain with?

• Henry Clay
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• John Adams

Why did John Quincy Adams need to make the bargain?

• He needed to have a vote from Henry Clay in order to win
• He was going to win 
• He wanted to become friends with Henry Clay
• He was probably was going to lose