Andrew Jackson and Jacksonian Democracy Quiz

What is suffrage?

• The right to bear arms

• The right to free speech

• The right to own property

• The right to vote

What was the impact of the election of 1828?

• Limitation of voting rights

• Increase in property requirements for voting

• Decrease in democracy

• Expansion of suffrage

What is Jacksonian Democracy?

• Jackson used force to make people vote for him

• Gaining power through corrupt bargains

• Average Americans getting more involved in government

• Limiting voting rights to the wealthy

How did Jackson revolutionize political campaigning?

• By using popular rallies, parades, and nominating conventions

• By relying on the support of the wealthy

• By avoiding public appearances

• By using negative campaigning tactics

What was the 'Spoils System' supported by Jackson?

• A system that rewards supporters with government jobs

• A system that eliminates voting rights

• A system that punishes political opponents

• A system that promotes corruption in government

How did Jackson show his support for the 'common man' after his inauguration?

• By throwing a party at the White House for the American public

• By implementing policies that favored the elite

• By ignoring the public

• By hosting exclusive events for the wealthy

What was the main reason for Jackson's war on the National Bank?

• To establish a new central bank controlled by the government

• To increase the power of the wealthy

• To favor the wealthy merchants in the Northeast

• To destroy a symbol of privilege and wealth

What was the purpose of Jackson's 'Kitchen Cabinet'?

• To store top secret military secrets

• To provide unofficial advice and support to Jackson

• To reward supporters with government positions

• To discuss issues while remodeling the kitchen in the White House

What does secede mean?

• To join

• To break away

• To do nothing

• To be happy

What was the Corrupt Bargain?

• • National Republicans

• Right to vote

• • Clay supports Quincy Adams

  • Clay becomes Secretary of State

• • Supporters of Jackson