US History Jackson

How was the election of 1824 decided?

• electoral college selected Andrew Jackson
• House of Representatives selected John Quincy Adams
• a caucus choose John Quincy Adams
• a nominating convention selected Andrew Jackson

Why did the election of 1828 include many first-time voters?

• Southern states gave voting rights to women.

• African Americans were voting for the first time.

• New states gave voting rights to all white men.

• A new federal law required all men and women to vote.

What is Jacksonian Democracy?

• the idea that the common people should control their government
• the political party that supported Jackson in the election of 1828
• the notion that the rich and upper class should have the most power
• the nickname Andrew Jackson earned in the War of 1812

How was President Jackson different from other Presidents?

• He served more than two terms
• He owned slaves
• He came from a poor family
• He was a military general

Jackson wanted to open up positions/jobs in _______to average citizens.

• government

• banks

• Judgeships

• corporate America

What is the main criticism of the spoils system?

• It rewards political loyalty
• It is based on merit
• It often leads to unqualified people getting jobs
• It promotes diversity

Jackson's victory in the election of 1828 was significant because

• many more people took part in the voting process than in previous elections.
• he was the first president to come from a poor background.
• it indicated the growing influence of the western section of the country in national politics.
• all of the above

Which of the following "common man" appeals was NOT true of Andrew Jackson?

• he was an orphan

• he was a war hero

• he was an outstanding student

• he was a self-made man

One limitation to democracy during the Jackson era was that - 

• there were only two political parties.
• the number of voters was decreasing.
• Native Americans could not appeal to the Supreme Court.
• women, Native Americans, and most African Americans could not vote.

Many historians consider Andrew Jackson's election as president to be a major shift in American politics that is something referred to as the "Revolution of 1828." Why would his election be considered a "revolution?"

• Jackson was unknown before 1828

• Jackson was the first general ever elected to public office

• Jackson was elected to office by the largest majority in presidential elections

• Jackson's election represented a shift of political power from elites to the common people