Expanding Democracy - AP U.S. History
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Identify the political party formed by Jackson's opponents in the 1830s.
Identify the political party formed by Jackson's opponents in the 1830s.
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Whig Party. Coalition opposing Jackson's expansion of executive power.
Whig Party. Coalition opposing Jackson's expansion of executive power.
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Which 1832 Supreme Court case ruled in favor of Cherokee sovereignty?
Which 1832 Supreme Court case ruled in favor of Cherokee sovereignty?
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Worcester v. Georgia. Jackson ignored this ruling and continued removal policies.
Worcester v. Georgia. Jackson ignored this ruling and continued removal policies.
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What was the Panic of 1837 primarily caused by?
What was the Panic of 1837 primarily caused by?
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Speculative lending and bank failures. Result of Jackson's destruction of the national bank.
Speculative lending and bank failures. Result of Jackson's destruction of the national bank.
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Which President vetoed the recharter of the Second Bank of the United States?
Which President vetoed the recharter of the Second Bank of the United States?
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Andrew Jackson. Opposed the bank as benefiting wealthy at common people's expense.
Andrew Jackson. Opposed the bank as benefiting wealthy at common people's expense.
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What did the term 'Kitchen Cabinet' refer to during Jackson's presidency?
What did the term 'Kitchen Cabinet' refer to during Jackson's presidency?
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Informal group of advisors. Jackson's unofficial advisors outside the formal cabinet.
Informal group of advisors. Jackson's unofficial advisors outside the formal cabinet.
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What was the major outcome of the Nullification Crisis?
What was the major outcome of the Nullification Crisis?
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Compromise Tariff of 1833. Gradually reduced tariff rates to appease South Carolina.
Compromise Tariff of 1833. Gradually reduced tariff rates to appease South Carolina.
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Identify the key principle behind the 'Tariff of Abominations'.
Identify the key principle behind the 'Tariff of Abominations'.
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High protective tariffs. Protected Northern industry but hurt Southern agricultural exports.
High protective tariffs. Protected Northern industry but hurt Southern agricultural exports.
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Which Vice President resigned over the Nullification Crisis?
Which Vice President resigned over the Nullification Crisis?
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John C. Calhoun. Broke with Jackson over nullification and states' rights.
John C. Calhoun. Broke with Jackson over nullification and states' rights.
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What was the primary aim of the Jacksonian Democracy?
What was the primary aim of the Jacksonian Democracy?
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Expand suffrage to all white men. Eliminated property requirements for voting in most states.
Expand suffrage to all white men. Eliminated property requirements for voting in most states.
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Who was the first president to be elected from the Democratic Party?
Who was the first president to be elected from the Democratic Party?
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Andrew Jackson. Represented the new Democratic Party formed in 1828.
Andrew Jackson. Represented the new Democratic Party formed in 1828.
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What political ideology did the Democratic-Republicans evolve into by the 1830s?
What political ideology did the Democratic-Republicans evolve into by the 1830s?
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Democratic Party. Jackson's supporters formed the modern Democratic Party.
Democratic Party. Jackson's supporters formed the modern Democratic Party.
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What institution's destruction was a major goal of Jackson's presidency?
What institution's destruction was a major goal of Jackson's presidency?
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Second Bank of the United States. Jackson viewed it as corrupt and serving elite interests.
Second Bank of the United States. Jackson viewed it as corrupt and serving elite interests.
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What was the main purpose of the Specie Circular of 1836?
What was the main purpose of the Specie Circular of 1836?
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Require land payments in gold or silver. Ended paper money speculation in western land purchases.
Require land payments in gold or silver. Ended paper money speculation in western land purchases.
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Which political leader was known for his 'American System' promoting infrastructure?
Which political leader was known for his 'American System' promoting infrastructure?
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Henry Clay. Promoted federal funding for roads, canals, and infrastructure.
Henry Clay. Promoted federal funding for roads, canals, and infrastructure.
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What was the key issue in the election of 1840?
What was the key issue in the election of 1840?
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Economic recovery. Depression dominated Van Buren's presidency and election issues.
Economic recovery. Depression dominated Van Buren's presidency and election issues.
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Which President's term was marked by the Panic of 1837?
Which President's term was marked by the Panic of 1837?
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Martin Van Buren. Economic depression followed Jackson's banking policies.
Martin Van Buren. Economic depression followed Jackson's banking policies.
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What was the major consequence of the Indian Removal Act?
What was the major consequence of the Indian Removal Act?
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Forced migration of Native Americans. Thousands died during forced westward relocation.
Forced migration of Native Americans. Thousands died during forced westward relocation.
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Name the amendment that expanded voting rights to all white men regardless of property ownership.
Name the amendment that expanded voting rights to all white men regardless of property ownership.
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There was no specific amendment; it was state-driven. States individually eliminated property requirements for voting.
There was no specific amendment; it was state-driven. States individually eliminated property requirements for voting.
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What significant political change occurred during the Jacksonian era?
What significant political change occurred during the Jacksonian era?
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Increase in voter participation. Common citizens gained greater political influence and participation.
Increase in voter participation. Common citizens gained greater political influence and participation.
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Identify the party that emerged in opposition to Jacksonian policies.
Identify the party that emerged in opposition to Jacksonian policies.
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Whig Party. Formed to oppose Jackson's expansion of presidential power.
Whig Party. Formed to oppose Jackson's expansion of presidential power.
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What was the political significance of the 'Log Cabin Campaign'?
What was the political significance of the 'Log Cabin Campaign'?
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Appealed to common voters. Harrison portrayed himself as a common frontier candidate.
Appealed to common voters. Harrison portrayed himself as a common frontier candidate.
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What was the significance of the 1828 presidential election?
What was the significance of the 1828 presidential election?
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First election with mass public participation. Expanded suffrage led to unprecedented voter turnout.
First election with mass public participation. Expanded suffrage led to unprecedented voter turnout.
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Identify the term for the political movement emphasizing majority rule and common citizen rights.
Identify the term for the political movement emphasizing majority rule and common citizen rights.
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Jacksonian Democracy. Movement promoting equality and participation for common citizens.
Jacksonian Democracy. Movement promoting equality and participation for common citizens.
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Which act in 1830 led to the forced relocation of Native American tribes?
Which act in 1830 led to the forced relocation of Native American tribes?
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Indian Removal Act. Authorized forced removal of tribes from southeastern states.
Indian Removal Act. Authorized forced removal of tribes from southeastern states.
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Which U.S. President is most associated with the concept of the 'spoils system'?
Which U.S. President is most associated with the concept of the 'spoils system'?
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Andrew Jackson. Rewarded political supporters with government positions.
Andrew Jackson. Rewarded political supporters with government positions.
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Which event is often referred to as the 'Trail of Tears'?
Which event is often referred to as the 'Trail of Tears'?
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Cherokee forced relocation. Deadly journey from Georgia to Oklahoma Territory in 1838.
Cherokee forced relocation. Deadly journey from Georgia to Oklahoma Territory in 1838.
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What was the main economic policy focus under Jacksonian Democracy?
What was the main economic policy focus under Jacksonian Democracy?
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Opposition to the national bank. Viewed the bank as corrupt and favoring wealthy elites.
Opposition to the national bank. Viewed the bank as corrupt and favoring wealthy elites.
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What political practice did the Jacksonian era popularize?
What political practice did the Jacksonian era popularize?
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Use of political campaigns and rallies. Created modern campaign techniques appealing to mass voters.
Use of political campaigns and rallies. Created modern campaign techniques appealing to mass voters.
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What is the term for rewarding political supporters with public office?
What is the term for rewarding political supporters with public office?
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Spoils System. Jackson's practice of rewarding loyal political supporters.
Spoils System. Jackson's practice of rewarding loyal political supporters.
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What was the result of the Supreme Court decision in Worcester v. Georgia?
What was the result of the Supreme Court decision in Worcester v. Georgia?
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Ruled in favor of Cherokee sovereignty. Jackson ignored the decision and continued removal policies.
Ruled in favor of Cherokee sovereignty. Jackson ignored the decision and continued removal policies.
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