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Which region of the United States benefited most from the 'American System' during John Quincy Adams' presidency?
Which region of the United States benefited most from the 'American System' during John Quincy Adams' presidency?
What was the primary reason the Election of 1824 was considered unusual?
What was the primary reason the Election of 1824 was considered unusual?
What was the 'corrupt bargain' referring to in the Election of 1824?
What was the 'corrupt bargain' referring to in the Election of 1824?
Which political party did Andrew Jackson belong to?
Which political party did Andrew Jackson belong to?
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What event propelled Andrew Jackson to national hero status?
What event propelled Andrew Jackson to national hero status?
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What was the focus of 'Jacksonian Democracy'?
What was the focus of 'Jacksonian Democracy'?
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Why did Andrew Jackson oppose the Second Bank of the United States?
Why did Andrew Jackson oppose the Second Bank of the United States?
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How did the 'Tariff of Abominations' increase sectionalism in the United States?
How did the 'Tariff of Abominations' increase sectionalism in the United States?
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American System Benefits
American System Benefits
The North benefited most with improvements like railroads and canals during Adams' presidency.
Election of 1824
Election of 1824
Unique because the House chose the president after Jackson won the popular but not electoral vote.
Corrupt Bargain
Corrupt Bargain
JQA secured presidency by convincing Clay to support him, who then became Secretary of State.
Jacksonian Democracy
Jacksonian Democracy
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Opposition to National Bank
Opposition to National Bank
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Tariff of Abominations
Tariff of Abominations
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Sectionalism
Sectionalism
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10th Amendment
10th Amendment
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Study Notes
Andrew Jackson Review
- Election of 1824: Jackson won the popular vote but not the electoral vote, resulting in the House of Representatives deciding the winner.
- Corrupt Bargain: Henry Clay persuaded the House to vote for John Quincy Adams, who then appointed Clay Secretary of State—creating accusations.
- American System Benefits: The North benefited most, receiving infrastructure improvements like railroads and the Erie Canal.
- Jacksonian Democracy: A political movement emphasizing "common man" participation in American government.
- Political Party: Andrew Jackson was a Democrat.
- National Hero: Jackson's victory at the Battle of New Orleans established him as a national hero.
- Opposition to the National Bank: Jackson opposed the Second Bank of the United States (National Bank) because he thought it favored the wealthy.
- Tariff of Abominations: A 1828 and 1832 tariff that raised import taxes; South Carolina nullified these tariffs.
- State Nullification: South Carolina nullified the tariffs, disagreeing with federal laws.
- Jackson's Response to Nullification: Jackson sided with the federal government, asserting the supremacy of national law.
- Sectionalism: The idea that a region of a country is more important than the country as a whole. The debate over tariffs increased North-South tensions.
- 10th Amendment: Defines the distribution of powers between state and federal governments, relating to the crisis.
- Spoils System: The practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs.
- Trail of Tears: The forced removal of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands to Oklahoma.
- Indian Removal Act: A law that led to the Trail of Tears.
- Worcester v. Georgia: The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Native American tribes' rights, but Jackson ignored this decision.
- Voting Rights Expansion: White men no longer required property ownership to vote in the Election of 1828.
- Native American Removal Reasons: The federal government wanted the land due to significant natural resources.
- Worcester v. Georgia Issue: The case of sovereignty of the Cherokee nation and whether they had to leave Georgia.
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Test your knowledge on Andrew Jackson's presidency, including key events like the Election of 1824, the Corrupt Bargain, and Jacksonian Democracy. This quiz covers the significant aspects of his administration and policies that shaped American history.
