Elections & Politics
From which group did Andrew Jackson receive the MOST support in 1828?
From which group did Andrew Jackson receive the MOST support in 1828?
👉 Answer: Common people
What informal group did Jackson rely on for advice?
What informal group did Jackson rely on for advice?
👉 Answer: Kitchen Cabinet
What is a tariff?
What is a tariff?
👉 Answer: A tax on imported goods
Who challenged Jackson over the national bank?
Who challenged Jackson over the national bank?
👉 Answer: Henry Clay
Which Supreme Court decision did Jackson ignore?
Which Supreme Court decision did Jackson ignore?
👉 Answer: That Native Americans had the right to remain on their land
What political party was formed by Jackson’s supporters?
What political party was formed by Jackson’s supporters?
👉 Answer: Democratic Party
What was the Spoils System?
What was the Spoils System?
👉 Answer: Giving government jobs to supporters
💥 DOUBLE OR NOTHING
Who strongly opposed the tariff?
💥 DOUBLE OR NOTHING
Who strongly opposed the tariff?
👉 Answer: The South
Why did Jackson want to destroy the Bank of the United States?
Why did Jackson want to destroy the Bank of the United States?
👉 Answer: It favored the rich over common people
Why did Americans want Native Americans removed?
Why did Americans want Native Americans removed?
👉 Answer: To expand farmland / westward expansion
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What was the controversial deal in the election of 1824 called?
💥 DOUBLE OR NOTHING
What was the controversial deal in the election of 1824 called?
👉 Answer: Corrupt Bargain
🔄 SWITCH SEATS QUESTION
Why did Jackson support the Spoils System?
🔄 SWITCH SEATS QUESTION
Why did Jackson support the Spoils System?
👉 Answer: He believed it rewarded supporters and gave common people opportunities
What caused the nullification crisis?
What caused the nullification crisis?
👉 Answer: Southern opposition to tariffs
💥 DOUBLE OR NOTHING
What did Jackson support instead of a national bank?
💥 DOUBLE OR NOTHING
What did Jackson support instead of a national bank?
👉 Answer: State banks
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What was the Trail of Tears?
🔥 TRIPLE POINTS
What was the Trail of Tears?
👉 Answer: Forced removal of the Cherokee from Georgia
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Why did many Americans support Andrew Jackson?
🎁 PRIZE BIN QUESTION
Why did many Americans support Andrew Jackson?
👉 Answer: He was seen as a man of the people
What criticism did opponents have of Jackson?
What criticism did opponents have of Jackson?
👉 Answer: He abused power / acted like a king
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What did nullification mean?
🔥 TRIPLE POINTS
What did nullification mean?
👉 Answer: States could ignore federal laws
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What did Jackson do to weaken the national bank?
🔄 SWITCH SEATS QUESTION
What did Jackson do to weaken the national bank?
👉 Answer: Removed federal money from it
💥 DOUBLE OR NOTHING
How did Jackson respond to the Supreme Court ruling?
💥 DOUBLE OR NOTHING
How did Jackson respond to the Supreme Court ruling?
👉 Answer: He ignored it and used military force
What group lost power as Jackson’s supporters gained power?
What group lost power as Jackson’s supporters gained power?
👉 Answer: Upper class / elites
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What nickname or idea described Jackson’s leadership style?
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What nickname or idea described Jackson’s leadership style?
👉 Answer: Strong leader / man of the people
What major question did the nullification crisis test?
What major question did the nullification crisis test?
👉 Answer: If states could override federal law
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Why did many people support Jackson’s actions against the bank?
🎁 PRIZE BIN QUESTION
Why did many people support Jackson’s actions against the bank?
👉 Answer: They believed it helped ordinary people
🎁 FINAL PRIZE BIN QUESTION
Which group was MOST negatively affected by Jackson’s presidency?
🎁 FINAL PRIZE BIN QUESTION
Which group was MOST negatively affected by Jackson’s presidency?
👉 Answer: American Indians