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Questions and Answers
Which group did the Democratic Party primarily aim to represent during Andrew Jackson's era?
Which group did the Democratic Party primarily aim to represent during Andrew Jackson's era?
- Ordinary farmers, workers, and the poor (correct)
- Wealthy landowners and merchants
- Established politicians and civil servants
- European immigrants and foreign investors
What concept did the Democratic Party champion, emphasizing the common people's control over their government?
What concept did the Democratic Party champion, emphasizing the common people's control over their government?
- Monarchism
- Federalism
- Elitism
- Jacksonian Democracy (correct)
What was a significant voting restriction in place until the 1830s in America?
What was a significant voting restriction in place until the 1830s in America?
- Property ownership requirements for white men (correct)
- Religious affiliation requirements
- Mandatory military service for voters
- Literacy tests for all voters
What name was given to Andrew Jackson's group of unofficial advisors?
What name was given to Andrew Jackson's group of unofficial advisors?
What rationale did Jackson use to defend his system of rotating civil servants?
What rationale did Jackson use to defend his system of rotating civil servants?
What pejorative term was used by critics to describe Andrew Jackson's practice of rewarding loyal Democrats with government positions?
What pejorative term was used by critics to describe Andrew Jackson's practice of rewarding loyal Democrats with government positions?
What was the main purpose of the Tariff of 1828?
What was the main purpose of the Tariff of 1828?
Which region primarily supported the Tariff of 1828 due to its economic activities?
Which region primarily supported the Tariff of 1828 due to its economic activities?
Despite winning the popular vote in the 1824 election, who did Andrew Jackson lose to?
Despite winning the popular vote in the 1824 election, who did Andrew Jackson lose to?
Flashcards
Andrew Jackson's 1824 Election Loss
Andrew Jackson's 1824 Election Loss
Jackson lost the presidential election of 1824 to John Quincy Adams despite winning the popular vote.
Formation of the Democratic Party
Formation of the Democratic Party
Jackson and supporters formed the Democratic Party post-1824 election to represent ordinary people's interests.
Jacksonian Democracy
Jacksonian Democracy
The idea that common people should control their government, championed by the Democratic Party.
1828 Election Campaign
1828 Election Campaign
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Voting Restrictions Until 1930s
Voting Restrictions Until 1930s
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Kitchen Cabinet
Kitchen Cabinet
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Spoils System
Spoils System
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Rotating Civil Servants
Rotating Civil Servants
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Tariff of 1828
Tariff of 1828
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