Question 1

Examine the role of violence in Andrew Jackson's life and how he incorporated that into his presidency.

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Question 2

Discuss President Jackson's Indian policy. How did Indians fare under his administration?

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Question 3

Why was the banking controversy so important in the 1830s? What actions did Jackson take toward the Bank? Why?

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Question 4

What was Jackson's most important accomplishment as president? What was his greatest failure?

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Question 5

The irony of Jackson's political philosophy is that:

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Jackson's political philosophy was based on the idea of limited government and laissez-faire economics. However, his policies led to the unregulated growth of centers of economic power, such as banks and corporations, which contradicted his original intentions. His opposition to an independent Treasury was also rooted in his desire to centralize the functions of government, which conflicted with his belief in limited government.

Question 6

Discuss the diverse coalition of the Whigs. What were the major characteristics of "Whiggery"?

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Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: John C. Calhoun
Andrew Jackson
Martin Van Buren
William Henry Harrison
Henry Clay
John Eaton
William Wirt
John Tyler
Daniel Webster
Nicholas Biddle

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Question 8

One undebatable fact about the Jacksonian era is:

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The dramatic increase in voter participation by 1840 is a well-documented and undebatable fact about the Jacksonian era. This period saw a significant expansion of suffrage, with most states removing property ownership requirements for voting. As a result, voter participation increased from less than 30% in 1824 to over 80% by 1840. This marked a fundamental change in American politics, as ordinary citizens gained a greater voice in the democratic process.

Question 9

What were the causes and results of the panic of 1837? What impact did this economic crisis have on the Van Buren administration?

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Question 10

The Tariff of 1828 proved to be the impetus behind the entire nullification controversy. Examine the process that brought this about.

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Question 11

The Peggy Eaton affair divided Jackson's cabinet. Discuss the events in question paying particular attention to Jackson's handling of them.

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Question 12

Ultimately, the Jackson presidency was revolutionary. Discuss the major political changes brought about by Jackson's administration.

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Question 13

Discuss the presidential elections of 1832, 1836, and 1840, describing the candidates and the major issues.

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Question 14

How might the insults lobbed at Andrew Jackson's wife during the 1828 campaign have influenced how he dealt with the Peggy Eaton controversy?

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Question 15

Describe the election of 1832. What were the major political parties, and what were the significant issues involved in the campaign? What was the outcome?

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Question 16

How did Jackson's early life shape his development into adulthood?

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Question 17

Trace the rift between Andrew Jackson and John
C. Calhoun. Be sure to include both policy and personal differences that strained their relationship.

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Question 18

Describe the new party system that emerged in the 1830s.

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Quiz 11: The Jacksonian ERA