40 Questions
What did Andrew Jackson believe in?
Nationalism above state's rights
What was the outcome of Andrew Jackson's stance on state's rights in South Carolina?
South Carolina backed down
What was Andrew Jackson's occupation before becoming the President of the United States?
Military hero
Who is proposed to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill?
Harriet Tubman
What was Andrew Jackson's aim as the President of the United States?
To return the country to Jeffersonian republicanism
What is a notable aspect of Donald Trump's presidency?
Scandal-ridden administration
How did Andrew Jackson run his administration?
Through an unofficial 'Kitchen Cabinet'
What was Paul Manafort indicted for?
12 counts of tax evasion, money laundering, and conspiracy
What was Donald Trump's profession before entering politics?
Businessman and reality TV host
What was Andrew Jackson's approach to leadership?
Divisive and hot-headed
What is a notable characteristic of Donald Trump's rhetoric?
Rhetorical command of truthful hyperbole
Why did Andrew Jackson fire his cabinet members?
Due to the shunning of Peggy Eaton by their wives
What is a criticism leveled against Donald Trump?
Insults and sexual harassment
What was Andrew Jackson's stance on states' rights?
He was a stout nationalist with a tyrannical bent
What was Andrew Jackson's policy on the Bank of the United States?
He launched an all-out attack on the Bank of the United States
How did Andrew Jackson respond to the Nullification crisis?
He became infuriated and quickly dealt with the issue
What term does Donald Trump use to describe his rhetorical tool?
Truthful hyperbole
What type of hyperbole does Trump use to describe himself and his plans?
Positive hyperbole
What is the outcome of Duterte's campaign against drug users and dealers in the Philippines?
More than 7,000 deaths
What did Trump tell Duterte about his work on the drug problem?
I just wanted to congratulate you
What characterizes Trump's administration, similar to Andrew Jackson's?
A brand of loyalty
Why do Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold top White House positions?
Because of their relationship with Trump
What happened during Trump's first Cabinet meeting?
A litany of fawning complements
What is a characteristic of hyperbole, by definition?
It is not true
What drives Trump's suspicion towards experts and independent thinkers?
His fixation on loyalty
Who was the head of the Health and Human Services' Biomedical Research and Development Authority?
Dr. Rick Bright
What did Trump suggest could cure Covid-19 in late April 2020?
Injecting disinfectants
Who served as White House head of communications for a brief period?
Anthony Scaramucci
What did Dr. Anthony Fauci serve under?
Four different presidents
What did Trump retweet that included the hashtag?
#FireFauci
Who avoided contradicting Trump when he suggested injecting disinfectants?
Deborak Birx
What is the way to keep your job, according to Anthony Scaramucci?
Out-loyal everyone else
What was the event that led to the protests in May 2020?
The murder of George Floyd
Who threatened to deploy regular troops to quell the unrest?
Donald Trump
What was the concern about Donald Trump's move to deploy troops?
It was a breach of the President's constitutional oath
Who distanced himself from Donald Trump's threats?
The President's current Secretary of Defense
What was Dr. Bright pressured to do according to the whistleblower complaint?
Send important contracts to a company with political connections
What was the company with political connections mentioned in the whistleblower complaint?
Aeolus Pharmaceuticals
What did the Department of Health and Human Services do in response to Dr. Bright's allegations?
Denied Dr. Bright's allegations
Where can the full complaint of Dr. Bright be found?
The CNN website
Study Notes
Andrew Jackson's Presidency
- Military hero who took on the presidency amidst a populist insurgency in the 1820s-1830
- Aimed to free the country from established interests and return to Jeffersonian republicanism
- Known for his wild party in the White House on the day of his inauguration and his divisive leadership style
- Ran his administration through an unofficial "Kitchen Cabinet" of friends and allies
- Fired his entire Cabinet after the wives of his Cabinet members shunned Peggy Eaton, the wife of his Secretary of War
- Believer in states' rights, but also a stout nationalist with a tyrannical bent
- Unapologetic defender of slavery and main architect of Native American removal
- Had a deep suspicion of paper money and the banks that printed it, leading to an all-out attack on the Bank of the United States starting in 1832
- Dealt with the Nullification crisis by authorizing the use of military force to have a federal tariff enforced in South Carolina
Comparisons to Donald Trump
- Both had scandal-ridden administrations
- Both were known for their divisive leadership styles and ability to inspire devotion
- Both had a fixation on loyalty and surrounded themselves with people who put their relationship with them first
- Both had a tendency to attack their opponents and use insults and hyperbole to make their points
Donald Trump's Presidency
- Businessman and reality TV show host who became President with no political experience
- Known for his use of "truthful hyperbole" and his ability to make extravagant overstatements
- Had dubious relationships with people like David Duke, Vladimir Putin, and Rodrigo Duterte
- Was accused of sexual harassment and had a record of insulting various groups, including Mexicans, Muslims, and Blacks
- Fired competent figures, including Rex Tillerson, John Kelly, John Bolton, and James Mattis, due to his fixation on loyalty
- Clashed with experts and independent thinkers, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Rick Bright
- Threatened to deploy regular troops to quell unrest during the protests that followed the murder of George Floyd
- Was accused of pressuring Dr. Bright to send financially important contracts to a company with political connections to the Trump administration
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