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Andrew Jackson’s home in Nashville was known as
The Hermitage
In the 1841 governor’s election, Polk was defeated by
James C. Jones
In 1843, the permanent state capital selected was
Nashville
A(n) _____ is one who currently holds a political office.
Incumbent
Death of Andrew Jackson
1845
The man selected to succeed Andrew Jackson as leader of the state Democratic party was
James K. Polk
During Polk’s term as president, there was war with
Mexico
During Governor Jones’ second term, he established a school for the ____ in Nashville and a school for the ____ in Knoxville.
Blind, Deaf
A new political party formed in the 1850s was the
Republican Party
Andrew Johnson elected to first term as governor
1853
The man who followed Andrew Jackson as president was
Martin Van Buren
The colorful character who opposed James K. Polk for governor and who was known as “Lean Jimmy” was _____.
James C. Jones
Making speeches from makeshift stages became known as ____.
Stump Speaking
In 1860, at the time Isham Harris took office as governor, the public’s attention was centered on
the issue of slavery
War with Mexico
1846
Andrew Jackson was remembered as
“Old Hickory” and/or Military Leader
As the Democratic party candidate for president, Polk was known as ____ (an unexpected candidate).
Dark Horse
James Jones used his mastery of _____, short, amusing stories, in his campaigns for governor against James Polk.
Anecdotes
Name at least TWO things that took place during Andrew Johnson’s two terms as governor.
tax for public schools;
state fair funded;
state library expanded
Polk elected president
1844
Andrew Johnson was born in the state of ____.
North Carolina
During his term as president, Polk added approximately _____ square miles to the United States.
800,000
Two new political groups made their appearances in the 1850s: the _______ party and the _____ party.
Republican, Know Nothing
James K. Polk elected to first term as governor
1839