Vocabulary
An employee of the government
Civil Servant
What year did Andrew Jackson run against John Quincy Adams and lost?
1824
Why did Andrew Jackson believe rotating people in and out of office was a good idea
It allowed more people the chance to serve (Democratic)
Double Jeopardy
Challenge
Andrew Jackson battled the Bank
Battle your opponent by arm wrestling
What is another name for Indigenous People
Native Americans
A tax imposed by the government on goods imported from another country
Tariff
After losing the first election Andrew Jackson focused on this group of people to gain support?
Common People
Why were the tarrifs considered Unconstitutional
They favored the Northern States
What presidential candidate pushed a bill to renew the national bank?
Henry Clay
What year was the Indian Removal Act passed
1830
To withdraw from an organization or alliance
Secede
Double Jeopardy
Answer the following question
What was the election of 1828 described as and why?
Why were civil servants upset with Andrew Jackson
They thought their government positions were meant to last a lifetime
True or False
The national bank was unconstitutional
false
What was the voyage of chained up Native Americans to the West called?
The Trail of Tears
The practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs
Spoils System
What political party was created by Andrew Jackson that focused on non wealthy members of society?
Democratic Party
Double Jeopardy
Answer the Question
Why did congress create tarrifs?
How did Andrew Jackson try to shut down the National Bank
By taking out all of the money and putting them into state banks (pet banks)
This law allowed the president to create treaties in which Indigenous People in the East were moved to a new territory in the Great Plains
Indian Removal Act
The removal of Cherokee from Georgia to Indian Territory in 1838-1839
Trail of Tears
In order to win the Presidential election, you need to win 270 ___________________.
Electoral College Votes
Which state threatened to withdraw from the United States and what is the technical term for this
South Carolina
Secede
What was the purpose of the national bank and which group of people did this cater to (Lesson 13)
To provide loans for people to start businesses
Wealthy people
What year was the Trail of Tears and which President caused it?
1838 - Martin Van Buren