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At what age did Andrew Jackson join the local militia during the Revolutionary War?
At what age did Andrew Jackson join the local militia during the Revolutionary War?
- 10
- 15
- 18
- 13 (correct)
What was the cause of death of Andrew Jackson's brother during the Revolutionary War?
What was the cause of death of Andrew Jackson's brother during the Revolutionary War?
- Cholera
- Poor treatment as a prisoner of war (correct)
- Old age
- Injuries from a logging accident
Where did Andrew Jackson study law before moving to Tennessee?
Where did Andrew Jackson study law before moving to Tennessee?
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Salisbury, Maryland (correct)
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Savannah, Georgia
Which event sparked Andrew Jackson's participation in the War of 1812?
Which event sparked Andrew Jackson's participation in the War of 1812?
What military accomplishment of Andrew Jackson became renowned during the War of 1812?
What military accomplishment of Andrew Jackson became renowned during the War of 1812?
Why did the 1824 presidential election result in the selection of John Quincy Adams as the sixth U.S. president?
Why did the 1824 presidential election result in the selection of John Quincy Adams as the sixth U.S. president?
What did Andrew Jackson accuse John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay of in the 1824 presidential election?
What did Andrew Jackson accuse John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay of in the 1824 presidential election?
Why did Andrew Jackson's supporters splinter off to create the Democratic Party following the 1824 election?
Why did Andrew Jackson's supporters splinter off to create the Democratic Party following the 1824 election?
What act by Andrew Jackson led to him being seen as an anti-establishment leader following the 1824 election?
What act by Andrew Jackson led to him being seen as an anti-establishment leader following the 1824 election?
How did Andrew Jackson appeal to the growing demographic of voting-age common men in the 1828 election?
How did Andrew Jackson appeal to the growing demographic of voting-age common men in the 1828 election?
What was a key difference in campaigning styles between Jackson and Adams during the Election of 1828?
What was a key difference in campaigning styles between Jackson and Adams during the Election of 1828?
What did Andrew Jackson believe about large institutions, both public and private?
What did Andrew Jackson believe about large institutions, both public and private?
What was one of the main reasons Jackson sought to reduce large government spending projects?
What was one of the main reasons Jackson sought to reduce large government spending projects?
Why did wealthy landowners in the south sometimes feel disparaged by Jackson's emphasis on individual agrarianism?
Why did wealthy landowners in the south sometimes feel disparaged by Jackson's emphasis on individual agrarianism?
What was Andrew Jackson known as in relation to the common man?
What was Andrew Jackson known as in relation to the common man?
