Jackson's Inauguration and Federal Power Debates 1800-1848
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What was the primary reason for Andrew Jackson's objection to the national bank?

  • Belief that it concentrated too much economic power in the hands of a small monied elite (correct)
  • Disagreement with the bank's support of free trade
  • Opposition to the bank's involvement in federal funding of internal improvements
  • Concern about the bank's failure to support local role and limited government

    • What was the impact of the tariff passed in 1828 on the Southern economy?

  • It imposed a 38% tax on some imported goods, resulting in increased costs for Southerners (correct)
  • It had no significant impact on the Southern economy
  • It led to an increase in foreign investment in the Southern economy
  • It significantly reduced the cost of imported goods for the Southern states

    • What did Andrew Jackson do to diminish the National Bank's power?

  • Issued an executive order to abolish the National Bank immediately
  • Sued the National Bank for unlawful concentration of economic power
  • Negotiated with Congress for a gradual reduction of the National Bank's operations
  • Ordered his Treasury Secretary to move money from the National Bank into state 'pet banks' (correct)

    • Who primarily supported the Whig Party?

    <p>Protestants of English heritage from New England and mid-Atlantic states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Democrats support during this period?

    <p>Limited government, opportunity for all white men, and free trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During Jackson's inauguration, how did some of the crowds behave in the White House?

    <p>They stood on the furniture, broke the china, and had to be lured outside with bowls of spiked punch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jackson reveal in his first message to Congress 8 months after his inauguration?

    <p>The building blocks of Jacksonian democracy, including expanded suffrage and the elimination of the bank of US.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the supporters of Jackson and Henry Clay come to be known as?

    <p>Democrats and Whigs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term did Supreme Court Justice use to describe Jackson's inauguration day?

    <p>&quot;The reign of King Mob&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the Era of Good Feelings during Monroe’s presidency?

    <p>A one-party system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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