US History: Indian Removal Act and Elections of 1824, 1828

<p>They ruled against the act but were ignored by President Jackson. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were afraid of leaving their traditional tribal lands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He influenced the House to elect Adams. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No candidate won a majority of electoral votes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Corrupt Bargain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Secretary of State (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All white men could now vote. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Centralized control by the federal government. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased political accessibility for everyone. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He believed he wasn't well-received or effective. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employing propaganda and insults. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reward supporters with government jobs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maintain government responsiveness to the public. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A group of unofficial advisors to President Jackson. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It guarantees job security for career bureaucrats. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promotion of merit-based hiring. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To impose a tax on imported goods (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It significantly raised dissatisfaction among southern states (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ignore certain federal laws (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To use military force to collect tariffs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To gradually lower tariffs over eight years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He decided to kill the bank. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It favored wealthy individuals and harmed the poor. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Laissez-faire economy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The bank was eliminated entirely. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It represented a shift in financial power from the government to the wealthy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Louisiana Purchase's unclear territorial borders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spain was too weak to respond effectively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Runaway slaves and Seminole raids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Invasions and attacks on Spanish territory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It contradicted Monroe's desire for peaceful relations with Spain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The United States and the Seminole people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ambushes, sabotage, and hit-and-run tactics against larger forces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was arrested under a false flag or truce (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The arrest of the chief and the Treaty of Paynes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It sought entry as a slave state, disturbing the balance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1855-1858 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>White surveyors stole food from Billy Bowlegs' village (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The government paid Billy Bowlegs to move into Indian territory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Billy Bowlegs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Food theft by white surveyors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A presidential election where Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams were the main contenders, with no majority winner.

He became the 6th president of the US after the election of 1824, winning in the House of Representatives.

The alleged deal between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay to secure Adams' presidency in exchange for Clay's appointment as Secretary of State.

A prominent political figure who finished third in the 1824 election and allegedly influenced the House to favor Adams.

The minimum number of votes required to win the presidency, which no candidate achieved in 1824, leading to a House decision.

A practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs.

Ensures government remains responsive to the people's needs.

An unofficial group of advisors to President Jackson formed due to the spoils system.

The dedication of supporters to a political party or leader, often influencing job assignments.

The practice of dismissing political rivals from government positions under the spoils system.

Self-made man and hero of the Battle of New Orleans; founder of the Democratic Party.

A movement that emphasized government by the people and democracy across all life areas.

Belief that the government should be led by capable and educated leaders elected by the populace.

Jacksonian Democracy promoted democracy in political life, focusing on supporting farmers.

A tax imposed on imported goods to raise revenue or protect domestic industries.

A high tariff on imported goods, unpopular with southern states, nicknamed 'Tariff of Abominations.'

A conflict where southern states, led by Calhoun, claimed they could ignore federal laws they deemed unconstitutional.

Federal law allowing the government to use military force to enforce tariff collection from states.

An agreement to gradually lower tariffs over eight years to resolve tensions between states and the federal government.

The national bank of the US, established to provide financial stability.

Jackson chose not to recharter the Second Bank, believing it favored the wealthy.

An economic philosophy advocating minimal government intervention in business.

Jackson believed the bank was detrimental to the lower class, worsening their financial position.

The consequence of Jackson's choice, leading to the elimination of a central bank in the US.

A conflict between the United States and the Seminole people from 1835 to 1842.

Military strategies involving ambushes, sabotage, and hit-and-run attacks to combat larger forces.

Osceola was captured under a false truce, leading to Seminole deportation.

The war concluded with the arrest of Osceola and the Treaty of Paynes requiring Seminoles to leave Florida.

Florida became the 27th state on March 3, 1845, after a free state was admitted to balance slave state.

The U.S. and Spain disagreed about the boundaries of West Florida due to unclear territorial borders after the Louisiana Purchase.

The U.S. claimed East Florida, but Spain was too weak to respond effectively.

Runaway slaves from the American South found refuge in East Florida, causing tensions.

Seminoles frequently attacked American settlements, complicating the peace in the region and straining U.S. military resources.

Jackson invaded Spanish Florida to stop Seminole raids, which embarrassed President Monroe seeking peace with Spain.

A law that forced Native American tribes to relocate to Oklahoma, leading to many deaths during the journey.

Agreements made with Native Americans regarding land rights as settlers moved into the Americas.

Supreme Court case where the Cherokee sued to defend their land rights against Georgia laws.

Process where Native Americans adopted European ways, including language and customs, to fit in.

The forced march of Native Americans to designated Indian Territory, resulted in many deaths.

A conflict between the U.S. government and the Seminole tribe from 1855-1858.

The leader of the Seminole during the Third Seminole War.

The war began when white surveyors stole food from Seminole villages.

Lasted from 1855 until 1858, spanning three years.