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Who was the founder of the Democratic Party and the eighth president of the United States?
Who was the founder of the Democratic Party and the eighth president of the United States?
- Andrew Jackson
- Henry Clay
- Martin Van Buren (correct)
- John Quincy Adams
What was the primary concern of John Calhoun?
What was the primary concern of John Calhoun?
- The reduction of taxes
- The rights of southerners (correct)
- The rights of northern states
- The expansion of the federal government
What was the main purpose of the Nullification Act?
What was the main purpose of the Nullification Act?
- To decrease taxes
- To increase tariffs
- To strengthen the federal government
- To make new tariffs illegal (correct)
What was the Spoils System?
What was the Spoils System?
What was the primary goal of the Whig Party?
What was the primary goal of the Whig Party?
Who was the first president of the Whig Party?
Who was the first president of the Whig Party?
What was the Trail of Tears?
What was the Trail of Tears?
What was the purpose of the Erie Canal?
What was the purpose of the Erie Canal?
Who was the leader of the Mormons after Joseph Smith was killed?
Who was the leader of the Mormons after Joseph Smith was killed?
What was the result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
What was the result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
What was the idea that drove the expansion of the United States during the 19th century?
What was the idea that drove the expansion of the United States during the 19th century?
What was the purpose of the Santa Fe Trail?
What was the purpose of the Santa Fe Trail?