Deck 11: The Rise of Democracy

Question 1

Which of the following was NOT an important characteristic of politics in the age of Jackson?

A) a dynamic expansion of presidential power and leadership
B) expanded political democracy and increased participation in politics
C) the acceptance of a party system as legitimate
D) end of the spoils system of filling public offices with political supporters

Answer 1

end of the spoils system of filling public offices with political supporters

Question 2

Which of the following statements concerning equality in Jacksonian America is NOT true?

A) Virtually all adult white males could vote and held equal status before the law.
B) Because political leaders had to appeal to an expanded electorate, campaigns became less boisterous . and more focused on specific policy issues.
C) In terms of wealth and access to productive resources, American society was becoming less equal.
D) Patterns of democratic dress created both fewer differences in appearance between wealthy and . ordinary men and greater distinctions between men and women.

Answer 2

Because political leaders had to appeal to an expanded electorate, campaigns became less boisterous . and more focused on specific policy issues.

Question 3

The process, championed by John Ross, whereby the Cherokees created a constitution, adopted white ways, and began selling their surplus crops was known as

A) accommodation.
B) acculturation.
C) acquiescence.
D) alliteration.

Answer 3

accommodation.

Question 4

What was the most popular form of entertainment in Jacksonian America?

A) the minstrel show
B) cockfighting
C) camp meetings
D) political festivals

Question 5

In some ways the social makeup of the two parties was similar, but attitude toward the ________, rather than economic position, was more important in determining party affiliation.

Question 6

In the case of Worcester v. Georgia, the Supreme Court ruled that ________ had full authority over Indian land.

Question 7

List four components of the new democratic political system. How did each of these represent a change in the previous political system?

Question 8

What was Calhoun's theory of nullification? Explain how, according to Calhoun's theory, a law could be nullified.

Question 9

What was the nationalist theory of the Union? What were three major differences between it and Calhoun's theory of nullification?

Question 10

What were two main ways southern Indian tribes tried to resist removal? Why were these methods unsuccessful?

Question 11

Give three reasons people demanded removal of the eastern Indian tribes. Why was the program of Indian removal popular? Why did support for this program become stronger after 1815?

Question 12

Why was Andrew Jackson hostile to the Second Bank of the United States?

Question 13

What powers did the Second Bank of the United States possess that would help it regulate state banks and affect the economy?

Question 14

Give three ways that the Jacksonian era was, and three ways that it was not, an era of the common people. On the whole, which of the two arguments do you think was more important in the Jacksonian era?

Question 15

How did Andrew Jackson change the office of the presidency? Of the different changes you describe, which do you think was the most important?

Question 16

Which of the two major political parties responded most favorably to the growing market economy? Give three examples of how that party showed its support.

Question 17

List three political techniques employed by Franklin Plummer of Mississippi that illustrated the new democratic political system. In what sense could he be considered a product of democracy?

Question 18

Give three examples of the rising tide of racism among white Americans during the Jacksonian era. Why do you think racism increased during an era when democratic values were praised?
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