Andrew Jackson

Why was the Election of 1824 controversial?

• The election results were delayed

• No candidate earned a majority

• Voters were blocked from polls

• States refused to certify votes

Why did Andrew Jackson believe the Election of 1824 was unfair?

• He lost the popular vote

• Congress rejected all candidates

• The House chose John Quincy Adams

• Henry Clay won the presidency

How did the Election of 1824 influence Jackson’s view of government?

• He trusted elite leadership

• He feared foreign influence

• He believed elites controlled power

• He opposed democratic elections

What was the main purpose of the Spoils System?

• Reduce corruption in offices

• Reward loyal political supporters

• Hire trained government experts

• Remove political party influence

Why did Jackson defend the Spoils System?

• It reduced federal authority

• It increased government efficiency

• It allowed common people access

• It limited political competition

Supporters of the National Bank argued that it:

• Stabilized the national economy

• Reduced federal government power

• Helped only rural farmers

• Encouraged foreign investment

Why did Andrew Jackson oppose the National Bank?

• It violated state authority

• It threatened foreign trade

• It favored wealthy elites

• It weakened the presidency

Why was Jackson’s veto of the National Bank significant?

• It weakened congressional power

• It expanded presidential authority

• It reduced judicial influence

• It strengthened political parties

What does the term nullification mean?

• Congress passing a new law

• A state rejecting a federal law

• Courts overturning legislation

• The president issuing a veto

What caused the Nullification Crisis?

• Disputes over western settlement

• Conflicts about Native American land

• South Carolina opposing a tariff

• Arguments over banking policies