Democracy Rising
This is the primary function of nominating conventions.
What is giving party members a voice in deciding political candidates?
This is what states claimed they had the right to do to federal laws they opposed.
What is nullify federal laws?
This was a common method used to relocate Native Americans in the 1830s.
What is pressuring tribes to accept unfair treaties?
These are two ways democracy expanded during the Jacksonian Era. 2 answers
What is loosening voting requirements for more white men AND allowing more say in choosing electors?
This was a major economic consequence of Jackson opposing the national bank.
What is economic inflation
These were the Native group and leader who resisted removal in Florida.
What are the Seminole and Osceola?
This describes how voters viewed Jackson compared to Adams in 1828.
What is Jackson as a war hero and self-made man, and Adams as elite and out of touch?
This explains why Jackson supported the Indian Removal Act.
What is opening Native American lands to white settlement would improve the economy?
These are TWO ways the Cherokee resisted relocation.
What is adopting white culture AND pursuing legal challenges?
This is one way the Southeast might be different if Native Americans had resisted removal.
What is there would be more Native American land, culture, and influence in the region?
This issue caused the most regional tension during Jackson’s presidency.
What are tariffs on imported goods?
This evaluates whether Jackson was effective against the Bank.
What is he weakened it short-term but caused long-term economic problems?
This describes the Trail of Tears.
What is the forced relocation of Native Americans in which many died from harsh conditions?