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Which political party was formed by supporters of Andrew Jackson after his loss in the 1824 election?

  • Democratic Party (correct)
  • Federalist Party
  • Whig Party
  • Republican Party

    • What is the central idea behind Jacksonian Democracy?

  • The government should be controlled by educated landowners.
  • The wealthy elite should control the government.
  • The common people should control their government. (correct)
  • The military should have ultimate control over governance.

    • Which group was not included in the expansion of voting rights during the era of Jackson?

  • African Americans (correct)
  • Farmers
  • Poor white men
  • White men without property

    • What was the name given to President Jackson's group of trusted friends and advisors?

    <p>The Kitchen Cabinet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the 'Spoils System' as practiced by President Jackson?

    <p>The practice of rotating government positions to reward supporters. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Congress raise tariffs on imported goods in 1828?

    <p>To encourage the growth of U.S. manufacturing. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of the United States generally supported the tariff increases implemented in 1828?

    <p>Northern states (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the voting requirement for presidential elections before the 1830s?

    <p>Only white men with property could vote. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson

    Jackson lost the 1824 election despite winning the popular vote.

    Democratic Party Formation

    Created by Jackson's supporters after the 1824 loss to represent common people.

    Jacksonian Democracy

    The belief that common people should control their government.

    Election of 1828

    Andrew Jackson campaigned heavily and won; only white property men could vote then.

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    Voting Rights Change

    Changes allowed more common men to vote, excluding minorities and women.

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    Kitchen Cabinet

    Jackson made decisions with close friends, known as his 'Kitchen Cabinet'.

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    Spoils System

    Practice of rotating government jobs to reward supporters, criticized by opponents.

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    Tariffs and US Manufacturing

    1828 tariffs raised to encourage US manufacturing, supported by Northern states.

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