15 Questions
At what age did Andrew Jackson join the local militia?
13
What was the cause of Jackson's brother's death?
Poor treatment as a prisoner of war
Where did Andrew Jackson study law and was admitted to the bar?
Salisbury, North Carolina
Which event led to Andrew Jackson harboring resentment for the British?
Poor treatment of American soldiers during the Revolutionary War
In which war did Andrew Jackson's defense of New Orleans gain renown?
War of 1812
What was the outcome when no candidate had a clear majority in the 1824 election?
The House of Representatives had to decide the election.
What was Andrew Jackson's view on international involvement?
He was wary of international involvement.
What was the reason for the discontent and splintering off of Jackson's supporters to create the Democratic Party?
They believed there was corruption and cronyism in the election process.
What did John Quincy Adams do after being elected as the sixth U.S. president?
He appointed Henry Clay as Secretary of State.
What was the demographic change that favored Andrew Jackson in the 1828 election?
Gradual expansion of voting rights to almost all white men in the United States.
What was a key point of difference in the campaigning styles of Jackson and Adams?
Adams preferred to govern from the White House rather than engage in campaigning directly.
Why did Jackson seek to reduce large government spending projects and dissolve monopolies?
Because he thought gratuitous spending was a burden on the populace and that monopolies were harmful.
What was one of Jackson's beliefs about the federal government?
That it had been corrupted by bureaucrats with political connections rather than merits.
What was the main reason Jackson sought to abolish the electoral college in favor of direct democracy for presidential elections?
He wanted to reduce the influence of political elites in presidential elections.
Why did Andrew Jackson hold admiration for the individual laborer over the international banker and the wealthy landowner?
Because laborers form the great body of the people of the United States and are essential for the country's progress.
Test your knowledge on the early life of Andrew Jackson, including his upbringing in the rural South Carolina colony, the impact of his father's death, and his experience during the Revolutionary War.
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