Andrew Jackson part 1

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

• the rich and well-born.

• Native Americans.

• the common people.

• states' rights supporters.

Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs became known as

• the spoils system.

• Jacksonian democracy.

• mudslinging.

• a corrupt bargain.

Did Andrew Jackson support the National bank?

• yes

• no

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

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

Why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?

• He thought its president was inexperienced and poorly educated.
• He thought it loaned too much money to farmers and workers.
• He thought it was unconstitutional and that it favored the rich.
• He thought it benefited western business owners over those in the east.

What does the Indian Removal Act do?

• Pushes all Native Americans into Florida

• Allows Georgia to use Native Americans as slaves

• Enacts the policy of assimilation

• Moves Native Americans west beyond the Mississippi River

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.

Andrew Jackson ran on the support of the "common man". Which is the best description of what this means?

• He made himself relatable to the average American.
• He limited the amount of voters by increasing property requirements
• He supported transportation growth
• He came from a wealthy family in the upper class

Why did three times as many people vote i the presidential election of 1828 as voted in 1824?

• By 1828, women had gained the right to vote in some states, while no women could vote in 1824.
• By 1828, voting laws had been changed in most states to give all white men the right to vote.
• The United States had twice as many states in 1828 as it had in 1824.
• The candidates running for president in 1828 were more interesting than those running in 1824.

Which shaded state was the main destination of American Indians forced to relocate as part of the Trail of Tears?

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