Chapter 14 - Andrew Jackson Quiz

Andrew Jackson garnered substantial support from common people during the election of 1828, reflecting a shift towards increased democratic participation in politics.
The Democratic Party emerged from the political factions supporting Jackson after the contentious election of 1824, marking a significant realignment in American political landscape.

The spoils system was a political practice employed by President Jackson, rewarding loyal supporters with government positions, fostering a culture of patronage in politics.
Tariffs are taxes imposed on imported goods, which became a contentious issue during Jackson's presidency, particularly affecting Southern states.

Southern opposition to tariffs gave rise to the nullification crisis, where states challenged federal authority over economic regulations.
The crisis tested the rights of states to invalidate federal laws, highlighting the tensions between state sovereignty and federal power during Jackson's presidency.

Henry Clay was a key opponent of Jackson's vision, particularly in his challenge against Jackson's actions regarding the Bank of the United States.
President Jackson believed the Bank favored wealthy elites over farmers and laborers, prompting his desire to dismantle the institution for a more equitable financial system.
Jackson proposed supporting state banks instead of maintaining a centralized national bank, advocating for localized control over financial matters.
Jackson chose to ignore the Supreme Court ruling that deemed the Bank of the United States constitutional, showcasing his defiance of judicial authority.

The "Five Civilized Tribes" (Creek, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminole) were labeled as such by many whites because they adopted Euro-American cultural practices and lifestyles.
U.S. laws facilitated the removal of American Indians from their homelands to promote westward agricultural expansion, leading to significant territorial and cultural disruptions.
The Supreme Court interpreted the Indian Removal Act as allowing tribes to remain on their lands under certain conditions, yet this was largely ignored in practice.
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 aimed to negotiate treaties for the relocation of tribes from eastern territories to lands in the Great Plains, fundamentally altering the landscape of Native American existence.

The "Trail of Tears" refers to the harrowing forced relocation of the Cherokee people from Georgia, resulting in significant loss of life and trauma.
American Indians were adversely affected by Jackson's administration policies, experiencing dispossession, forced migration, and cultural upheaval.