Presidents & Elections
Who was known as the “common man” president?
Andrew Jackson
The National Republicans believed in what type of government?
A strong central government
What act allowed the government to force Native Americans to move west?
The Indian Removal Act
What bill gave the president power to use the military to enforce federal laws?
The Force Bill
“Panic of 1837”
Economic crash - loss a $100
Who won the presidency in 1824 despite not having the most electoral votes?
John Quincy Adams
Electoral college votes are casted by?
The states
What state today is known as the former Indian Territory?
Oklahoma
Which state threatened to secede over tariffs?
South Carolina
Spoils System
Hiring supports or friends. Loss your turn
Which candidate in 1824 was the Speaker of the House?
Henry Clay
Which two founding figures inspired the formation of major political parties?
Hamilton and Jefferson
What is the name of the forced march where thousands of Cherokee died?
The Trail of Tears
What was the purpose of the tariff bill under discussion during Jackson's presidency?
To help American industry
Trail of Tears”
Representing hardship of removal from home lands: Lose your turn
What practice involved replacing government employees with a candidate’s supporters?
The spoils system
What group began using nominating conventions to select candidates?
Political parties (especially Democrats)
What was the main purpose of the Indian Removal Act?
To relocate Native Americans west of the Mississippi River
What system rewarded political supporters with government jobs?
The spoils system
Which Native American group resisted removal most successfully?
The Seminole in Florida
Reward: $200
What economic belief of Van Buren’s contributed to a longer depression?
Laissez-faire (hands-off government approach)
What party eventually grew out of opposition to Jackson’s policies?
The Whig Party
Which group of tribes was known as the “Five Civilized Tribes”?
The Cherokee, Creek, Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw
What did the Force Bill demonstrate about federal authority?
That the federal government had ultimate power over the states
Why did Andrew Jackson oppose the national bank?
He believed it was too powerful and favored the wealthy.
Reward: $200