Andrew Jackson
President of the People
Who is Andrew Jackson
Jackson joined this war at the age of 13.
What is the Revolutionary War?
It was Jackson's leadership in this that would make him an American hero.
What is war?
This is the year that Jackson made his first run at President.
What is 1824?
This was thought of as cautious democracy.
What is republicanism?
Years of Andrew Jackson's two terms.
What is 1829-1837?
At the age of 21, Jackson became this on the North Carolina frontier.
What is a public prosecutor?
Jackson was affectionately known as.
What is Old Hickory?
Jackson's mantra when preparing for the 1828 election.
What is "the voice of the People must be heard?"
All branches of government must listen to and follow the wishes of he people.
What is Jackson's meaning of democracy?
Jackson's feelings toward the National Ban.
(favored or opposed)
What is opposed?
Jackson's self-discipline improved at the age of 17 began his study of this.
What is law?
Jackson commanded American forces in the defense of this city against the British in 1815.
What is New Orleans?
Jackson was elected president twice during these two terms.
What is 1828 and 1832?
The people vote for electors and the electors vote for the president.
What is the electoral system?
The political party Jackson supports became.
What is the Democratic Party?
Jackson was captured by this army and was involved in a prisoner exchange.
What is the British?
Jackson ate this along with his soldiers when war times were tough.
What are acorns and cattle offal?
This amendment cost Jackson his first run at presidency even though he had the popular vote.
What is the 12th Amendment?
This group of people created this electoral system so that electors could change an unwise choice by the common voter.
Who are the Founding Fathers?
Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from this group.
What is the common people?
Jackson was elected this state's first representative at the age of 20.
What is Tennessee?
Jackson spent much of his time during 1815 to 1820 doing this.
What is removing the Spanish from Florida?
The move by Henry Clay that gave his support towards Adams so he could beat Jackson for the presidency in return for a Secretary of State position.
What is "the corrupt bargain?"
Enemies of Jackson felt he behaved more like this than a democratically elected president.
What is an autocrat or a king?