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Andrew Jackson lost the Election of 1824 to _______ despite winning the most votes in the electoral college. 1. How is this possible? 2. Explain why he and his supporters referred to this as a “corrupt bargain”.
1. If a majority of electoral votes is not obtained, the House of Representatives gets to vote/choose. 2. Henry Clay and John Q. Adams basically told people not to vote for Jackson.
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Which Vice President argued that states could nullify federal laws?
John C. Calhoun
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If the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Cherokee in Worcester v. Georgia, why were they still forced off their native lands?
Because Jackson and the Congress simply ignored the ruling and allowed Georgia to "do as she pleases" under the disguise of states' rights.
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In the late 1820s, settlers in Georgia and Florida desired lands occupied by American Indian tribes. How was the conflict resolved?
Andrew Jackson was elected president and signed the Indian Removal Act
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We've studied seven presidents so far this year. Name at least five of them in order!
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson
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Rewarding supporters of elected officials with government jobs
What is the Spoils System
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What was President Jackson’s response to the nullification crisis?
He threatened to use force against South Carolina (and hang Calhoun from the nearest tree) if it did not repeal its nullification policies
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Bank case, "necessary and proper clause", states can't tax federal institutions
What is McCullough v. Maryland
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What natural resource was discovered on Cherokee land that sped up the indian Removal process?
What is Gold! Also expanding cotton plantations
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Who led the charge at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Sam Houston!
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List a minimum of two examples/stories why people referred to Andrew Jackson as a "common man"
Grew up poor That White House party was pretty epic Cheese story Duels
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1. Define tariff 2. Which region would oppose a federal tariff? 3. Why?
1. Tax on imported goods 2. South 3. Forces them to pay more for imports from Britain, or risk ruining business relationship. Remember, Britain is a big buyer of southern cotton. If the south stops buying manufactured goods, Britain will take its business elsewhere.
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Interstate Commerce Clause, Steamships, State license v. Fed license
What is Gibbons v. Ogden
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In Worcester v. Georgia, the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia did not have legal authority over the Cherokees living in the state. How did President Andrew Jackson responded to this decision?
Ignoring the ruling and allowing Georgia to evict the Cherokee Nation
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Name our current Vie President!
Joe Biden
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Which of the following is not a reason Andrew Jackson won the election of 1828? A.) The elimination of property qualifications B.) The use of the “spoils system” C.) The introduction of new campaign methods (mudslinging) D.) He had the support of Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun
D.) He had the support of Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun
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"The sole object of the tariff is to tax the produce of foreign industry, with the view of promoting American industry. The tax is exclusively leveled at foreign industry." Would this guy vote yes or no on a federal tariff?
yes
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Which court case established the concept of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
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List at least two example of how the Cherokee were different from other native tribes in their approach to the white settlers.
They adopted their culture by wearing the same clothing, eating at designated meal times, practicing Christianity, learning English, farming, owning slaves, etc
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Who would win in a pistol duel, Nikki Minaj or Miley Cyrus?
:)
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Besides Jackson winning, what was the big difference between the election of 1824 and 1828?
Voter participation increased tremendously, partly due to the elimination of property qualifications
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What were the terms of the compromise in the Nullification Crisis?
A gradually reducing tariff to appease South Carolina and other southern states The Passing of the Force Bill to appease Jackson
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True or False: Under John Marshall’s leadership, the Supreme Court issued decisions that emphasized the supremacy of federal laws over state laws
True
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Why is it important that we learn about what we did during this dark chapter of American history?
Answers will vary. To learn from it so that we can identify it's signs and keep it from happening again
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What's my son's middle name? A.) Aaron B.) Eric C.) Alan
B. Eric