The 1828 Presidential Election and Jackson's Legacy

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What happened in the 1828 Presidential Election?

  • Jackson won the popular vote but lost the electoral college and the House of Representatives decided the election.
  • Jackson won the popular vote and electoral college but the House of Representatives decided the election.
  • Jackson won the popular vote but tied in the electoral college and the House of Representatives decided the election. (correct)
  • John Quincy Adams won the popular vote and electoral college but the House of Representatives decided the election based on party.

What was a direct consequence of the 'Corrupt Bargain'?

  • Andrew Jackson became president.
  • The formation of the Democratic Party. (correct)
  • The 12th Amendment was proposed.
  • John Quincy Adams became president.

What is a significant distinction between the 1828 election and previous elections?

  • The 12th Amendment was used to resolve the election outcome.
  • The popular vote was considered in the decision making. (correct)
  • The House of Representatives was involved in the election outcome.
  • The electoral vote resulted in a clear winner.

What was NOT included in Andrew Jackson's personal history?

<p>He served as a Supreme Court judge. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which law authorized the forced removal of Native Americans from their ancestral lands?

<p>The Indian Removal Act of 1830 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What battle is NOT mentioned in the content as a significant accomplishment of Andrew Jackson?

<p>Battle of Saratoga (A), Battle of Yorktown (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the forced journey that resulted in the deaths of many Native Americans?

<p>The Trail of Tears (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Supreme Court rule in Worcester v. Georgia?

<p>The Cherokee Nation had the right to keep their land (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the white settlers benefit from the Indian Removal Act?

<p>They gained access to new agricultural land (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these options best summarizes the main goal of the Indian Removal Act?

<p>To forcibly relocate Native Americans from their ancestral lands to Oklahoma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main outcome of Jackson's veto of the bill that supported the bank?

<p>The bank was dissolved and its assets seized. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the formation of the Whig Party?

<p>Opposition to Jackson's policies, particularly the Spoils System. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did South Carolina's actions regarding the high tariff demonstrate?

<p>The belief in states' rights to nullify federal laws. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Jackson's response to South Carolina's threat of secession?

<p>He sent federal troops to South Carolina to enforce the tariff. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What precedent was set by the Nullification Crisis?

<p>The supremacy of federal law over state laws. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Old Hickory

Nickname for Andrew Jackson, reflecting his tough persona.

1828 Presidential Election

Election where Andrew Jackson won the popular vote but faced a tie in the electoral college.

12th Amendment

Constitutional amendment that established electoral procedures in case of a tie.

Corrupt Bargain

Political deal perceived to have denied Jackson's presidency despite winning the popular vote.

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Democratic Party

Political party founded by Andrew Jackson after the split of the Democratic-Republican party.

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Bank Wars

A political conflict over the rechartering of the Second Bank of the United States, where Jackson opposed it.

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Spoils System

Jackson's practice of appointing loyal supporters to government positions, regardless of qualifications.

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Nullification

The idea that a state can invalidate federal laws it deems unconstitutional.

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South Carolina's Response

South Carolina's refusal to collect a federal tariff and threats to secede from the Union.

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Jackson's Threat

Jackson's warning to use military force against South Carolina during the Nullification Crisis.

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Indian Removal Act of 1830

Legislation that forced Native Americans to vacate land for white settlers.

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Trail of Tears

The tragic journey where many Native Americans died during forced removal to Oklahoma.

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Worcester v. Georgia

Supreme Court case where the Cherokee sued to protect their land rights.

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Andrew Jackson's Role

President who enforced the Indian Removal Act despite legal challenges.

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Impact on Native Americans

The devastating effects of removal policies on Native American populations.

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