Corrupt Bargain
Jackson in Government
Indian Removal Act
2nd National Bank
Random Facts
100

Even though Jackson won the most popular votes in 1824, he lost the presidency to this man.

John Quincy Adams

100

This is the practice of giving government jobs to political supporters and friends.

Spoils System

100

This 1830 law authorized the forced relocation of Native Americans to land west of the Mississippi River.

Indian Removal Act

100

Jackson hated the National Bank because he felt it only benefited this group of people.

Wealthy People

100

This is Andrew Jackson’s tough-as-wood nickname.

Old Hickory

200

Because no candidate won a majority of electoral votes, this group had to choose the president.

House of Representatives

200

Jackson did this to government workers he didn't like.

Fire Them

200

This was the name of the forced 800-mile march of the Cherokee, where thousands died from cold and hunger.

Trail of Tears

200

To kill the bank, Jackson used what presidential power to reject the bill?

Veto

200

Jackson is the face found on this U.S. dollar bill.

$20 bill

300

This Speaker of the House allegedly convinced Congress to vote for Adams in exchange for a cabinet job.

Henry Clay

300

Jackson holds the record for using this power to "kill" more bills than all the presidents before him combined.

Veto

300

Native American tribes tried to fight removal by taking their case to what famous court?

Supreme Court

300
What did Jackson want to do with the money in the National Bank?

Spread it out across smaller banks

300

Before becoming President, Jackson became a national hero at this 1815 battle.

Battle of New Orleans

400

After the election, Henry Clay was appointed to this high-ranking position, often seen as a stepping stone to the presidency.

Speaker of the House

400

In the case Worcester v. Georgia, the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia had no right to remove the Cherokee. Did Jackson listen to the court?

No

400

Jackson was the first President to belong to this modern-day political party.

Democratic Party

500

Jackson’s supporters used this two-word phrase to describe the "cheating" they believed occurred in the 1824 election.

Corrupt Bargain

500

The Trail of Tears is a dark point in American history, TRUE OR FALSE?

True

500

Jackson was famous for participating in these—one-on-one "fights of honor" using pistols.

Duels