“Age of Jackson”
“Age of Jackson”. Why is the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 an important turning point in American politics?
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“Age of Jackson”
Why is the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 an important turning point in American politics?
Why is the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 an important turning point in American politics?
ANSWER!
New democratic spirit(more eligible voters,lower property requirements)
What was the system wherebyJackson rewarded supporterswith government jobs, tomake it more “democratic”?
What was the system wherebyJackson rewarded supporterswith government jobs, tomake it more “democratic”?
ANSWER!
Spoils System
What did Andrew Jackson order American Indians in the southeast to do?
What did Andrew Jackson order American Indians in the southeast to do?
ANSWER!
Move to reservations in Oklahoma
What was the forced removal of AmericanIndians from the southeast called?
What was the forced removal of AmericanIndians from the southeast called?
ANSWER!
“Trail of Tears”
Why did Andrew Jackson distrust the national bank?
Why did Andrew Jackson distrust the national bank?
ANSWER!
Jackson thought the bank was an undemocratic tool of eastern elites
What did Andrew Jackson do to “kill” the national bank in 1932?
What did Andrew Jackson do to “kill” the national bank in 1932?
ANSWER!
Veto
Who was the National Republican candidate (1932) who criticized Jackson for his “king-like” power in vetoing the national bank?
Who was the National Republican candidate (1932) who criticized Jackson for his “king-like” power in vetoing the national bank?
ANSWER!
Henry Clay
What did Andrew Jackson’s do to the national bank when he was re-election in 1832?
What did Andrew Jackson’s do to the national bank when he was re-election in 1832?
ANSWER!
Withdrew government money and deposited it in state banks (“pet banks”)
What did Andrew Jackson’s withdrawal ofgovernment money into state “pet banks” doto the economy?
What did Andrew Jackson’s withdrawal ofgovernment money into state “pet banks” doto the economy?
ANSWER!
Caused a major economic depression(Panic of 1837)
Why was the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 a turning point in American politics?
Why was the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 a turning point in American politics?
New democratic spirit (more eligible voters, lower property requirements)
What was the system whereby Andrew Jackson awarded supporters with government jobs
Why was the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 a turning point in American politics?
New democratic spirit (more eligible voters, lower property requirements)
What was the system whereby Andrew Jackson awarded supporters with government jobs
“Spoils System”
(to the victor goes the spoils)
Why did Andrew Jackson distrust the national bank?
Why was the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 a turning point in American politics?
New democratic spirit (more eligible voters, lower property requirements)
What was the system whereby Andrew Jackson awarded supporters with government jobs
“Spoils System”
(to the victor goes the spoils)
Why did Andrew Jackson distrust the national bank?
Believed it was an undemocratic tool of the Eastern elite
How did Andrew Jackson “kill” the national bank in 1832?
Why was the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 a turning point in American politics?
New democratic spirit (more eligible voters, lower property requirements)
What was the system whereby Andrew Jackson awarded supporters with government jobs
“Spoils System”
(to the victor goes the spoils)
Why did Andrew Jackson distrust the national bank?
Believed it was an undemocratic tool of the Eastern elite
How did Andrew Jackson “kill” the national bank in 1832?
Veto
Who was the National Republican candidate in 1832 who criticized Jackson’s use of the veto?
Why was the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 a turning point in American politics?
New democratic spirit (more eligible voters, lower property requirements)
What was the system whereby Andrew Jackson awarded supporters with government jobs
“Spoils System”
(to the victor goes the spoils)
Why did Andrew Jackson distrust the national bank?
Believed it was an undemocratic tool of the Eastern elite
How did Andrew Jackson “kill” the national bank in 1832?
Veto
Who was the National Republican candidate in 1832 who criticized Jackson’s use of the veto?
Henry Clay
When Andrew Jackson was re-elected, how did he bring an end to the national bank?
Why was the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 a turning point in American politics?
New democratic spirit (more eligible voters, lower property requirements)
What was the system whereby Andrew Jackson awarded supporters with government jobs
“Spoils System”
(to the victor goes the spoils)
Why did Andrew Jackson distrust the national bank?
Believed it was an undemocratic tool of the Eastern elite
How did Andrew Jackson “kill” the national bank in 1832?
Veto
Who was the National Republican candidate in 1832 who criticized Jackson’s use of the veto?
Henry Clay
When Andrew Jackson was re-elected, how did he bring an end to the national bank?
Put government money in state banks (“pet banks”)
What was the result of Andrew Jackson putting money in state banks?
What was the result of Andrew Jackson putting money in state banks?
Major economic depression
(Panic of 1837)
What was Andrew Jackson’s decision to remove southeastern American Indians to Oklahoma called?
What was the result of Andrew Jackson putting money in state banks?
Major economic depression
(Panic of 1837)
What was Andrew Jackson’s decision to remove southeastern American Indians to Oklahoma called?
“Trail of Tears”
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