Age of Jackson

Why was Jackson's presidency the turning point in American democracy?

• Farmers were arrested for their beliefs.

• Average citizens became more involved in public life.

• Only the wealthy could go out to eat and celebrate.

Who did Jackson make it his goal to fight against?

• Farmers

• Common men

• Bankers and wealthy

What is the best description of the "corrupt bargain?"

• Henry Clay encouraged the House of Reps to vote for Adams and Clay was appointed to Sec. of State

• Jackson championed the common man.

• Native Americans were forced off their homeland and sent to Oklahoma.

What political party did Jackson become the leader of?

• Republicans

• Whigs

• Democrats

Who were Jackson's supporters?

• The Wealthy - The Super Rich

• The Common Man - farmers, frontiersmen

• The Educated - The Super Smart

What term is related to property qualifications being removed for more adult white males to vote?

• Electoral College

• Suffrage

• Corrupt Bargain

How did Jackson repay his supporters?

• By appointing them to government positions, even if they were unqualified (Spoils System).

• By sending them on an all-inclusive trip to a resort in Mexico.

• By removing them from their families and having them live in home with 10 other strangers (Real World).

What law led to the removal of Native Americans to land west of the Mississippi River?

• The 12th Amendment

• Indian Removal Act

• Tariff of Abominations

Who did the Cherokee seek help from once Georgia and President Jackson tried to remove them from their land?

• Supreme Court

• Abe Lincoln

• The House of Representatives

What was the result of Worcester v. Georgia?

• Jackson agreed to treat Native Americans fairly.

• The Supreme Court ruled against Georgia - saying states had no authority to deal with tribes.

• Jackson sent Lewis and Clark on an Expedition exploring land west of the Mississippi River.