Exams for S.S. chpt 12
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tine111997 on May 31, 2011
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flash cards for the social studies exam just trivia
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Spoils system | The practice of rewarding supporters with government jobs. |
| How many terms did Jackson serve | 2 |
| How many terms did Adams serve | 1 |
| Artisans | skilled workers |
| Nominating convention | Where delegates from all the states chose the party's candidate for president |
| Indian removal Act | forced many Native Americans to move west of the Mississippi. (15,000) |
| Trail of Tears | The Cherokees long, sorrowful journey west |
| Mudslinging | The use of insults to attack an opponents reputation |
| Suffrage | The right to vote |
| Caucus | Private meeting to choose a candidate. |
| Depression | Period of declining business profits and lost jobs. |
| Why did the South pass the Nullification Act | To protest the tariff of 1832 |
| Which of the qualities earned Andrew Jackson wide-spread support among voters | He was a champion of the common people. |
| Which of the groups suffered financially from the Tariff of Abominations? | Southern Planters |
| What new political party of the 1830s attracted supporters of Andrew Jackson? | Democrats |
| What change did MOST eastern states make in voting requirements by the 1830s? | A man no longer had to own property to vote. |
| Why did President Jackson disapprove of the Bank of the United States? | He thought it was too powerful. |
| In 1828 Congress passed the highest tariff in the nation's history, what did Southerners call it? | Tariff of Abomination |
| Election of 1824 | John Quincy Adams Henry Clay Andrew Jackson Ended in a tie so went to the House Of Reps. Clay lost and became secretary and told everyone to vote for Adams |
| Andrew Jackson | Was a very powerful President and used the Spoils System, had a kitchen cabinet and nicknamed old hickory. |
| Nullification Act | Was made to nullify the tariff on goods |
| Was Jackson against the Native Americans | Yes |
| Why were the Native American Forced out of their home land? | Southerners wanted more land to grow crops. |
| Martin Van Buren Economic Depression | Was caused by inflammation and the bank of the united states were closed so states burrowed money without a limit. |
| What happened during harrison was President? | He died and John Tyler took over. He was kicked out of the Whig Party. (Democrat) |
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