Election of 1823
Who won the most popular and electoral votes in the 1824 election but did not become president?
Andrew Jackson.
What system did Andrew Jackson introduce to reward his political supporters with government jobs?
The Spoils System.
What animal is often used in political cartoons to symbolize the Spoils System?
A pig.
What year was the Monroe Doctrine introduced?
1823
What was the name of Jackson’s informal group of advisors that he relied on more than his official cabinet?
The Kitchen Cabinet.
What was the name of the alleged deal between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay that Jackson accused them of making?
The "Corrupt Bargain."
How did Jacksonian Democracy expand voting rights in the U.S.?
It allowed more white men to vote, regardless of property ownership.
Why did critics argue that the Spoils System was harmful to the government?
It led to corruption and inefficiency because jobs were given based on loyalty rather than qualifications.
What did the Monroe Doctrine warn European powers not to do in the Americas?
Colonize or interfere in the Western Hemisphere.
Why did Jackson argue that long-term holding of office by one person was bad for democracy?
He believed it led to corruption and indifference to public interests.
Why was Henry Clay unable to run for president in the House of Representatives vote in 1824?
He came in fourth place and was eliminated under the 12th Amendment.
What was the nickname given to the Tariff of 1828, which Jackson supported but the South hated?
The Tariff of Abominations.
What did Andrew Jackson claim was the benefit of the Spoils System?
It allowed ordinary people to work in government.
How did the Monroe Doctrine reflect growing American nationalism?
It asserted U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere and showed confidence in America's role as a global power.
What was the main reason Jackson vetoed the recharter of the National Bank?
He believed it favored wealthy elites and was unconstitutional.