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During the Election of 1824, why was the outcome decided by the House of Representatives?
During the Election of 1824, why was the outcome decided by the House of Representatives?
- The Electoral College was unable to vote for a candidate for President, so the House of Representatives was tasked with making the decision.
- Andrew Jackson won the popular vote, but did not win the Electoral College vote.
- The House of Representatives had the authority to choose the president, as no candidate received a majority of the Electoral College votes. (correct)
- Andrew Jackson was elected president, but he was not the candidate with the most votes in the Electoral College.
What was the significance of the "Corrupt Bargain" in the Election of 1824?
What was the significance of the "Corrupt Bargain" in the Election of 1824?
- The 'Corrupt Bargain' involved a secret agreement between Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay to prevent John Quincy Adams from winning the presidency.
- Henry Clay opposed the 'American System' and believed that the tariff should be abolished, leading to the 'Corrupt Bargain' controversy.
- Andrew Jackson believed that John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay had secretly agreed that Adams would win the presidency if Clay was appointed Secretary of State, leading to the 'Corrupt Bargain' controversy. (correct)
- Andrew Jackson believed that Henry Clay had bribed members of the House of Representatives to vote for John Quincy Adams.
What event made Andrew Jackson a national hero?
What event made Andrew Jackson a national hero?
- His role in the Louisiana Purchase Negotiations.
- His leadership during the War of 1812.
- His victory at the Battle of New Orleans. (correct)
- His role in the defeat of the Seminole Indians.
Andrew Jackson opposed the Second Bank of the United States due to his belief that it:
Andrew Jackson opposed the Second Bank of the United States due to his belief that it:
What was the main reason for the nullification of the tariffs by South Carolina, leading to the Nullification Crisis?
What was the main reason for the nullification of the tariffs by South Carolina, leading to the Nullification Crisis?
How did Jackson respond to South Carolina's nullification of the federal tariffs?
How did Jackson respond to South Carolina's nullification of the federal tariffs?
What was the main principle behind "Jacksonian Democracy"?
What was the main principle behind "Jacksonian Democracy"?
Which statement accurately describes the impact of the "Spoils System"?
Which statement accurately describes the impact of the "Spoils System"?
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American System
American System
High tariffs that funded internal improvements, benefiting the North.
Election of 1824
Election of 1824
Election where the House decided due to no electoral majority.
Corrupt Bargain
Corrupt Bargain
John Quincy Adams' arrangement with Henry Clay to win the presidency.
Jacksonian Democracy
Jacksonian Democracy
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Tariff of Abominations
Tariff of Abominations
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Nullification Crisis
Nullification Crisis
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10th Amendment
10th Amendment
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Spoils System
Spoils System
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Study Notes
Andrew Jackson Review
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In John Quincy Adams's presidency, the North benefited most from the American System, which involved high tariffs and internal improvements such as railroads and the Erie Canal.
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The Election of 1824 was unique because Andrew Jackson won the popular vote, but not the electoral vote, necessitating the House of Representatives to decide the winner. This led to the "Corrupt Bargain," where John Quincy Adams secured the presidency by having Henry Clay become his Secretary of State.
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Jackson's political party was the Democratic Party.
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The Battle of New Orleans made Andrew Jackson a national hero.
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Jacksonian Democracy was a movement focused on expanding democracy and empowering the "common man."
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Andrew Jackson opposed the Second Bank of the United States because he felt it only benefited the wealthy.
Tariff of Abominations
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The Tariff of Abominations was a 45% tax increase on imported goods in 1828 and 1832.
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South Carolina nullified the tariffs.
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Andrew Jackson sided with the federal government, believing South Carolina was wrong in its attempt to nullify federal law.
Sectionalism
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Sectionalism is the belief that a region of a country is more important than the country as a whole.
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The Tariff of Abominations caused sectional tension between the North and South, dividing the country. The North benefited economically from the tariffs, while the South felt harmed.
Nullification Crisis
- John C. Calhoun led the fight for South Carolina during the Nullification Crisis.
10th Amendment
- The 10th Amendment reserves powers not specifically given to the federal government to the individual states.
Expanding Voting Rights
- In the Election of 1828, white men no longer had to own land to vote, expanding the electorate.
Spoils System
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The spoils system rewarded party supporters with government jobs to solidify loyalty.
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The spoils system could be detrimental because it could lead to unqualified people in important positions.
Trail of Tears
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Events leading to the Trail of Tears include the Indian Removal Act, the Supreme Court's decision in Worcester v. Georgia, and Andrew Jackson's disregard of the Supreme Court's ruling.
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Native Americans were forced to relocate to Oklahoma.
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The federal government sought land held by Native Americans due to its valuable natural resources.
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The issue in Worcester v. Georgia related to the sovereignty of the Cherokee nation and whether they could resist removal.
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