Andrew Jackson's Early Years
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What was Andrew Jackson's early childhood like?

  • He grew up in a wealthy family with access to formal education.
  • His family owned a successful business, providing him with a comfortable upbringing.
  • He spent his early years in a large city, attending prestigious schools.
  • He was raised in a rural and remote settlement with limited opportunities. (correct)

    • What happened to Jackson's family during the Revolutionary War?

  • His entire family was captured and imprisoned by the British.
  • His father died in a logging accident before the war began.
  • Both Jackson and his brother were captured, and his brother died due to poor treatment. (correct)
  • They remained unaffected by the war.

    • How did Jackson pursue his education and career after the Revolutionary War?

  • He received a full scholarship to study law at a renowned institution.
  • He moved to Salisbury, North Carolina, where he studied law and was later admitted to the bar. (correct)
  • He inherited a large sum of money, allowing him to attend prestigious universities.
  • He joined the military and received training through their educational programs.

    • What motivated Jackson's involvement in the War of 1812?

    <p>He joined the army to seek revenge against the British for their treatment during the Revolutionary War.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Andrew Jackson's most renowned military accomplishment?

    <p>Defending New Orleans against a larger British invasion force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accusations was NOT made against Andrew Jackson during the 1828 presidential campaign?

    <p>Being involved in financial scandals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Jackson's campaigning style differ from that of John Quincy Adams?

    <p>Jackson campaigned strongly and vehemently, while Adams took a more distanced approach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Jackson's view on large government spending projects?

    <p>He labeled them as &quot;pork-barrel&quot; policies and saw them as a strain on the populace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Jackson's view on the role of the individual citizen in politics?

    <p>He believed that the individual (white, male) citizen should have access to impact political leadership.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best summarizes Jackson's philosophy as expressed in his farewell address?

    <p>He admired the individual laborer and farmer over the wealthy elite.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed to Andrew Jackson's growing appeal as the 'common man's' candidate in the 1828 election?

    <p>The expansion of voting rights to almost all white men in the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Democratic Party emerge as a separate political party after the 1824 election?

    <p>Jackson's supporters were discontented with his loss and split off to create the new party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key difference between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson in the 1824 election?

    <p>Adams was formally educated and from a wealthy New England background, while Jackson was the 'common man'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Henry Clay in the 1824 presidential election outcome?

    <p>He did not believe Jackson was fit for the presidency and threw his support behind Adams instead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Andrew Jackson's reaction to losing the 1824 election despite receiving the highest plurality of votes?

    <p>He labeled the election outcome as a 'corrupt bargain' between Adams and Clay</p> Signup and view all the answers

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