“Age of Jackson”

1. “Age of Jackson”

2. Why is the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 an important turning point in American politics?

3. Why is the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 an important turning point in American politics? ANSWER! New democratic spirit (more eligible voters, lower property requirements)

4. What was the system whereby Jackson rewarded supporters with government jobs, to make it more “democratic”?

5. What was the system whereby Jackson rewarded supporters with government jobs, to make it more “democratic”? ANSWER! Spoils System

6. What did Andrew Jackson order American Indians in the southeast to do?

7. What did Andrew Jackson order American Indians in the southeast to do? ANSWER! Move to reservations in Oklahoma

8. What was the forced removal of American Indians from the southeast called?

9. What was the forced removal of American Indians from the southeast called? ANSWER! “Trail of Tears”

10. Why did Andrew Jackson distrust the national bank?

11. Why did Andrew Jackson distrust the national bank? ANSWER! Jackson thought the bank was an undemocratic tool of eastern elites

12. What did Andrew Jackson do to “kill” the national bank in 1932?

13. What did Andrew Jackson do to “kill” the national bank in 1932? ANSWER! Veto

14. Who was the National Republican candidate (1932) who criticized Jackson for his “king-like” power in vetoing the national bank?

15. Who was the National Republican candidate (1932) who criticized Jackson for his “king-like” power in vetoing the national bank? ANSWER! Henry Clay

16. What did Andrew Jackson’s do to the national bank when he was re-election in 1832?

17. What did Andrew Jackson’s do to the national bank when he was re-election in 1832? ANSWER! Withdrew government money and deposited it in state banks (“pet banks”)

18. What did Andrew Jackson’s withdrawal of government money into state “pet banks” do to the economy?

19. What did Andrew Jackson’s withdrawal of government money into state “pet banks” do to the economy? ANSWER! Caused a major economic depression (Panic of 1837)