Question 1

Part of the "democratizing" of politics during the age of Jackson was the

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During the age of Jackson, one of the key aspects of the "democratizing" of politics was the elimination of property qualifications for voting and holding office. This change significantly broadened the base of eligible voters, allowing more white males, regardless of property ownership, to participate in the political process.

Question 2

Prior to the "democratizing" of politics during the age of Jackson, presidential candidates were usually chosen by a

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Prior to the age of Jackson, presidential candidates were typically chosen by a congressional caucus, a method that was seen as less democratic and more elitist, leading to changes in the nominating process.

Question 3

During John Quincy Adams' presidency, the politician who prepared for the next election by relying on his military reputation and portraying himself as losing the presidency in 1824 due to the "corrupt bargain" was

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Andrew Jackson used his military reputation and the narrative of losing the 1824 presidential election due to a "corrupt bargain" between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay to build support for his successful campaign in the 1828 election.

Question 4

In the election of 1828,

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In the election of 1828, Andrew Jackson defeated John Quincy Adams in a highly contentious campaign marked by intense mudslinging and character assassination from both sides. This election is notable for its harsh rhetoric and personal attacks, rather than being remembered for a low voter turnout or for being decided in the House of Representatives.

Question 5

Who does the text describe as "the symbol for a new democratically oriented generation"?

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Andrew Jackson is often described as "the symbol for a new democratically oriented generation" because his presidency and political philosophy represented a shift towards greater democracy and popular participation in government, appealing to the common man.

Question 6

The basic concept underlying the "spoils system" was that

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The spoils system is based on the idea that party workers are rewarded with political office as a reward for their efforts in a successful campaign, reflecting a practice where the winning party gives government jobs to its supporters as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party.

Question 7

One of the "fundamental tenets of Jacksonian Democracy" was that

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Jacksonian Democracy emphasized the belief that ordinary Americans were capable of holding government positions and participating in political life, challenging the notion that only the elite or highly educated were fit for public office. This principle was a departure from previous elitist views on governance.

Question 8

Jackson's advisers who did not hold regular cabinet appointments were called the

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Jackson's advisers who did not hold regular cabinet appointments were informally known as the "Kitchen Cabinet." This group consisted of his trusted friends and advisors who did not officially belong to his formal Cabinet.

Question 9

Jackson's view of the presidency differed from his predecessor's primarily in his belief that the

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Jackson believed that the president represented all the people and was the chief force in national government, contrasting with previous views that emphasized states' rights and a more limited executive role.

Question 10

The 1830 debate between Senators Daniel Webster and Robert Hayne focused on

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The 1830 debate between Senators Daniel Webster and Robert Hayne centered on the doctrine of states' rights versus national power, particularly in the context of the nullification crisis, where states claimed the right to nullify federal laws they deemed unconstitutional. This debate highlighted the ongoing tension between federal authority and states' sovereignty.

Question 11

In response to the espousal of the states' rights doctrine on the Senate floor by South Carolinian Robert Hayne, which of the following argued that the Constitution was a compact of the people and that the Union was indissoluble?

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Daniel Webster argued that the Constitution was a compact of the people and that the Union was indissoluble, countering Robert Hayne's states' rights doctrine in his famous Senate debate.

Question 12

Daniel Webster's "Second Reply to Hayne"

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Webster's speech was a strong defense of the Union and helped to prevent a West-South alliance by emphasizing the importance of national unity over sectional interests.

Question 13

Other than Jackson's personal popularity, the main campaign issue in the presidential election of 1832 was

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The main campaign issue in the presidential election of 1832 was the Bank of the United States. Andrew Jackson's opposition to the Bank and his veto of its recharter bill were central issues during the campaign.

Question 14

Nicholas Biddle realized that he could use the Second National Bank as a

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Nicholas Biddle saw the Second National Bank as a rudimentary central bank, aiming to stabilize the national economy through its financial operations.

Question 15

________ was a leading enemy of the Second National Bank of the United States.

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Andrew Jackson was a leading opponent of the Second National Bank of the United States, viewing it as a corrupt institution that benefited the wealthy elite at the expense of ordinary Americans. He famously vetoed the recharter bill for the Bank in 1832 and worked to dismantle it during his presidency.

Question 16

The senator who pushed for renewal of the Bank of the United States charter in 1832 to provide himself a campaign issue against Jackson was

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Henry Clay was a strong proponent of the Bank of the United States and pushed for its renewal in 1832 as part of his strategy against Andrew Jackson, seeing it as a key issue to leverage in his campaign.

Question 17

Jackson defended his veto of the charter of the Second National Bank on the grounds that it was

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Jackson vetoed the charter of the Second National Bank because he believed it was unconstitutional and that it concentrated too much power in the hands of a privileged few, despite the Supreme Court's ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland which upheld the bank's constitutionality.

Question 18

Of the second Bank of the United States, who believed that it was making "the rich richer and the potent more powerful"?

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Andrew Jackson believed that the second Bank of the United States was making "the rich richer and the potent more powerful." He was a strong opponent of the Bank, viewing it as a privileged institution that favored the wealthy elite at the expense of the common people. This belief was a central theme in his veto of the Bank's recharter in 1832.

Question 19

Jackson's most powerful weapon against the Bank of the United States was the

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Jackson's most powerful weapon against the Bank of the United States was his ability to withdraw government revenues from the Bank, which he did by transferring federal funds to various state banks, known as "pet banks." This action significantly weakened the national bank.

Question 20

Jackson's attitude toward nullification was to

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Jackson opposed nullification due to his strong belief in preserving the Union, seeing any attempt at nullification as a threat to national unity.

Quiz 9: Jacksonian Democracy