Age of Jackson

Who became president in the election of 1824?

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

Which state threatened to secede during the Nullification Crisis?

• South Carolina
• Texas
• Rhode Island
• Georgia

To nullify a law means …

• to agree to the law
• to secede.
• to void or cancel the law.
• to vote on the law.

Define Suffrage:

• The right to vote

• extreme suffering of a group of people

• The Trail of Tears

• The nullify a law

Define Nullify:

• to cancel

• the right to vote

• to withdraw from the Union

• to leave

What new political party did Jackson create?

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Whigs

• Know-Nothing Party

Jackson wanted to  open up jobs in _______to average citizens.

• government
• Banks
• Judgeships
• corporate America

What is a tariff a tax on?

• Income
• Slaves
• Imported Goods
• Crops

Which state threatened to secede during the Nullification Crisis?

• South Carolina
• Texas
• Rhode Island
• Georgia

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