Jacksonian Democracy

True or False: Democracy expanded in the 1820s as more Americans held the right to vote.

• True

• False

Where did Jackson find his political supporters?

• Federalists

• merchants and factory owners

• the common man

• owners of companies

Which election did Andrew Jackson lose?

• 1824 Presidential Election

• 1828 Presidential Election

• 1832 Presidential Election

• 1836 Presidential Election

What political party supported and elected Andrew Jackson?

• The Federalist Party

• The Republican Party

• The Whig Party

• The Democratic Party

Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from

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

What change made America more democratic in the early 1800s?

• Expanded rights for more people including voting rights

• Everyone could vote on new laws

Which political party officially divided after the election of 1824?

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

• Whigs

True or False: During the early 1820s, White males who farmed rented lands, factory workers, and others could participate in the political process because nearly all states let voters, rather than state legislatures choose presidential electors.

• True

• False