How did the "corrupt bargain" affect the US political party system in the 1820s? |
The Democratic political party was formed. |
Prior to 1820, how did eligible citizens cast their votes in elections? |
by calling out their votes |
Andrew Jackson and his supporters responded to the "corrupt bargain" of 1824 by |
forming the Democratic Party. |
What was significant about the election of 1828? |
It reintroduced the two-party system |
Which best describes Andrew Jackson’s unique campaign tactics during the election of 1828? |
Jackson appealed directly to voters and voter participation significantly increased. |
Which best describes the "corrupt bargain" of 1824? |
Henry Clay helped John Quincy Adams win Congress’s vote for the presidency, so Adams made Clay the secretary of state. |
Which of the following was an economic event that led to an expansion of voting rights in the US? |
The Panic of 1819 |
Which best explains how the Panic of 1819 affected voting rights? |
Many white male property owners lost their land and, with it, the right to vote. |
One reason Andrew Jackson was considered a champion of the "common man" was because he |
fought in the War of 1812. |
Which best explains how the Democratic Party was formed in the 1820s? |
Andrew Jackson felt betrayed by his loss in 1824 and wanted to create a political party for the "common people." |
Beginning in 1820, states changed voting rights to include all |
adult white males. |
How did the "corrupt bargain" affect the US political party system in the 1820s? |
The democratic party was formed |
Which describes a reform of the 1820s that made voting easier? |
The numbers of polling places increased. |
What impact did the spoils system have on American government? |
The spoils system was debated long after Jackson’s presidency had ended. |
What was one particular goal that Andrew Jackson pursued during his presidency? |
to lessen the influence of eastern landowners in politics |
Which describes an action taken by President Andrew Jackson that promoted the creation of a new political party? |
Jackson’s veto of the charter extension for the Second National Bank prompted the creation of the Whig Party. |
Which US president was strongly associated with the spoils system? |
Andrew Jackson |
The "spoils" of the spoils system, which was established in the laate 1820s, were |
government jobs taken from a current president’s opponents and given to the supporters. |
What was the main action President Jackson took regarding the Second National Bank? |
Jackson vetoed an extension of its charter, causing it to dissolve. |
Which best defines the term spoils system? |
a system that allowed the winning political party to give jobs to supporters |
Which did President Andrew Jackson support? |
the Indian Removal Act |
President Andrew Jackson replaced a number of government workers with his |
supporters. |
In the 1830s, what was one argument against the Second National Bank? |
The bank took money from common people for the wealthy. |
Which did President Andrew Jackson oppose? |
the Electoral College |
Which was a major source of controversy for President Andrew Jackson? |
the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears |
One of the reasons Henry Clay believed a national bank was needed was |
to stabilize prices |
Henry Clay was known for |
creating compromises |
Which became a major center of commerce and trade after the Erie Canal was built in the early 1800s? |
New York City |
What was the reason Democrats opposed the American System? |
It gave the government too large of a role in the economy |
In the early 19th century, what was the primary means for transporting goods? |
rivers |
Which two rivers were connected by the Cuimberland |
… |
Unit 3- The Jacksonian Period and Westward Expantion
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