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At what age did Andrew Jackson join the local militia?
At what age did Andrew Jackson join the local militia?
What was the cause of Jackson's brother's death?
What was the cause of Jackson's brother's death?
Where did Andrew Jackson study law and was admitted to the bar?
Where did Andrew Jackson study law and was admitted to the bar?
Which event led to Andrew Jackson harboring resentment for the British?
Which event led to Andrew Jackson harboring resentment for the British?
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In which war did Andrew Jackson's defense of New Orleans gain renown?
In which war did Andrew Jackson's defense of New Orleans gain renown?
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What was the outcome when no candidate had a clear majority in the 1824 election?
What was the outcome when no candidate had a clear majority in the 1824 election?
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What was Andrew Jackson's view on international involvement?
What was Andrew Jackson's view on international involvement?
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What was the reason for the discontent and splintering off of Jackson's supporters to create the Democratic Party?
What was the reason for the discontent and splintering off of Jackson's supporters to create the Democratic Party?
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What did John Quincy Adams do after being elected as the sixth U.S. president?
What did John Quincy Adams do after being elected as the sixth U.S. president?
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What was the demographic change that favored Andrew Jackson in the 1828 election?
What was the demographic change that favored Andrew Jackson in the 1828 election?
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What was a key point of difference in the campaigning styles of Jackson and Adams?
What was a key point of difference in the campaigning styles of Jackson and Adams?
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Why did Jackson seek to reduce large government spending projects and dissolve monopolies?
Why did Jackson seek to reduce large government spending projects and dissolve monopolies?
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What was one of Jackson's beliefs about the federal government?
What was one of Jackson's beliefs about the federal government?
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What was the main reason Jackson sought to abolish the electoral college in favor of direct democracy for presidential elections?
What was the main reason Jackson sought to abolish the electoral college in favor of direct democracy for presidential elections?
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Why did Andrew Jackson hold admiration for the individual laborer over the international banker and the wealthy landowner?
Why did Andrew Jackson hold admiration for the individual laborer over the international banker and the wealthy landowner?
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