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What was the primary reason for the formation of the Democratic Party in 1824?
What was the primary reason for the formation of the Democratic Party in 1824?
- To promote the expansion of industrial manufacturing in the United States.
- To support the policies of John Quincy Adams.
- To represent the interests of ordinary farmers, workers, and the poor. (correct)
- To advocate for Native American rights and land ownership.
Which group was excluded from expanded suffrage during the era of Jacksonian Democracy?
Which group was excluded from expanded suffrage during the era of Jacksonian Democracy?
- All women (correct)
- European immigrants
- White men with property
- White men without property
What was the significance of Jackson's 'Kitchen Cabinet'?
What was the significance of Jackson's 'Kitchen Cabinet'?
- It was a term used to describe Jackson's efforts to reform the civil service system.
- It referred to the formal group of advisors established by Congress.
- It symbolized Jackson's commitment to transparency and openness in government.
- It represented Jackson's reliance on trusted friends and political supporters for advice. (correct)
Why was Jackson's practice of replacing civil servants with his supporters criticized as the 'Spoils System'?
Why was Jackson's practice of replacing civil servants with his supporters criticized as the 'Spoils System'?
Which of the following is an accurate description of Jacksonian Democracy?
Which of the following is an accurate description of Jacksonian Democracy?
What was the main goal of the protective tariffs enacted by Congress in 1828?
What was the main goal of the protective tariffs enacted by Congress in 1828?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the voting rights situation before the 1930s?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the voting rights situation before the 1930s?
How did the Northern states generally view the protective tariffs of 1828?
How did the Northern states generally view the protective tariffs of 1828?
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John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams
Won the presidential election of 1824 despite losing the popular vote.
Democratic Party Formation
Democratic Party Formation
Created by Jackson and supporters in 1824 to represent ordinary people.
Jacksonian Democracy
Jacksonian Democracy
The belief that common people should control government decisions.
Election of 1828
Election of 1828
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Limited Voting Rights
Limited Voting Rights
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Expanded Suffrage
Expanded Suffrage
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Kitchen Cabinet
Kitchen Cabinet
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Spoils System
Spoils System
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