U.S. History: Election of 1824 and Jacksonian Democracy

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Which two candidates were the main choices for president in the election of 1824?

Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay

Andrew Jackson and William Crawford

John Quincy Adams and Daniel Webster

John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson (correct)

Who won the presidency in the election of 1824?

Henry Clay

William Crawford

John Quincy Adams (correct)

Andrew Jackson

Who was the Secretary of State in the administration of John Quincy Adams?

Daniel Webster

Henry Clay (correct)

William Crawford

Andrew Jackson

What is the 'Corrupt Bargain' referring to in the election of 1824?

The alleged secret agreement between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay to secure Adams's presidency in exchange for Clay's appointment as Secretary of State (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the political party that supported Andrew Jackson?

Democrats (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements BEST describes Jacksonian Democracy?

A government where the average person has the most power. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why was Andrew Jackson popular with the average person?

He was seen as a regular person, like them. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What political change helped Andrew Jackson in the Election of 1828?

More people were able to vote due to expanded suffrage. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between Jeffersonian Democracy and Jacksonian Democracy?

Jeffersonian Democracy emphasized education and experience in leaders, while Jacksonian favored common individuals. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Election of 1828 show a shift in American politics?

It showed the growing importance of the common man's voice in government. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main intention behind the spoils system?

To ensure that the government remains responsive to the people. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a consequence of the spoils system?

The formation of the 'Kitchen Cabinet' to advise President Jackson. (A) Signup and view all the answers

The spoils system was based on the idea that...

Political support should be rewarded with government positions. (B) Signup and view all the answers

The spoils system can be seen as a way to...

Keep government accountable to the people by rewarding supporters. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the 'Kitchen Cabinet'?

An informal group of advisors assembled by President Jackson, outside of the official government structure. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the Second National Bank?

To hold state bonds (C) Signup and view all the answers

What economic philosophy is characterized by minimal government intervention in business?

Laissez-faire economics (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a hoped benefit of the Second National Bank?

To stabilize the currency (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the overall sentiment towards national banks expressed in the content?

Opposition to the concept of national banks (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the intended improvement with the establishment of the Second National Bank?

Providing better financial stability (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a tariff?

To tax imported goods (C) Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the Tariff of 1828 have on the Southern states?

It was a super high tariff that the South opposed. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was John C. Calhoun's response to the tariffs during the Nullification Crisis?

He suggested that states should nullify any federal tariffs they opposed. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do the Force Laws allow the federal government to do?

Use military action to enforce tariff collection (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Compromise Tariff of 1833?

It initiated a gradual reduction of tariffs over 8 years. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Indian Removal Act?

To forcibly remove Indian tribes from their lands (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a major issue regarding West Florida between the U.S. and Spain?

Disputes over the boundaries of the territory (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the forced removal of Indian tribes to Oklahoma?

Many died during the journey due to various hardships (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did the U.S. ultimately claim the disputed territory of West Florida?

By declaring it as a territory without opposition from Spain (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did President Jackson's policies affect Native Americans?

They aimed to help Native Americans assimilate into American society (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Native Americans as they moved westward?

They faced numerous difficulties and policies that were unhelpful (A) Signup and view all the answers

What challenges did East Florida face that contributed to tensions?

Runaway slaves seeking freedom from American authorities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What action did Monroe take regarding the Seminole raids?

He sent Jackson to the Georgia-Florida border to stop the raids (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'assimilation' refer to in the context of Native Americans during Jackson's presidency?

Integrating Native American culture with European American culture (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why was Jackson's invasion of Spanish territory embarrassing for Monroe?

It contradicted Monroe's desire for peaceful relations with Spain (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which two groups were engaged in the Second Seminole War?

The United States and the Seminole people (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are guerrilla tactics primarily characterized by?

Ambushes, sabotage, and hit-and-run strategies (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition for Florida's admission as a state?

It had to renounce its slave state status (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Second Seminole War ultimately conclude?

The arrest of Chief Osceola and a treaty requiring relocation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What event led to Osceola's death?

He was arrested under false pretenses, leading to his and his people's deportation (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what years did the Third Seminole War occur?

1855-1859 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What event sparked the beginning of the Third Seminole War?

White surveyors stealing food from Chief Billy Bowlegs' village (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Third Seminole War come to an end?

The capture of Chief Billy Bowlegs and his family by government forces (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of the Seminole tribe during the Third Seminole War?

Billy Bowlegs (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the nature of the conflict in the Third Seminole War?

A guerrilla war over territory and resources (A) Signup and view all the answers