The Presidency of Andrew Jackson

Jackson thought that government jobs should be given to those who showed loyalty to the political party that was in power. As a result, he hired friends to these important positions in what is referred to as the ________________ ________________.

• Jacksonian Democracy

• spoils system

• petitions

• Trail of Tears

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.

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

• the rich and well-born

• Native Americans

• the common people

• states' rights supporters

A term used by Andrew Jackson's opponents for his use of informal advisers to the president. The group was made up of cabinet members and Democratic Party members.

• Populism

• Democratic Party

• Kitchen Cabinet

• Spoils System

Andrew Jackson's supporters were the "_______ _______," -- i.e. laborers, farmers, and frontiersmen.

• Common Man

• Republicans

• Rich Man

• Bankers

What 2 challenges and controversies did Jackson have during his presidency?

• Firing Henry Clay

• Purchasing Louisiana

• Treatment of Native Americans

• Limits to inclusivity

What major change did Andrew Jackson propose in his 1829 State of the Union Address?

• Establishing a new federal bank

• Amending the process of electing the President and Vice-President

• Introducing term limits for Congress

• Abolishing the electoral college

Jackson represented who during his time in office?

• Bankers

• Common Man

• Investors 

• Whigs

Rewarding political supporters with government jobs

• Suffrage

• Spoils System

• Secede

• Nullification