4.7 Expanding Democracy Flashcards
What aspect of American society surprised visitors like Alexis de Tocqueville in the 1830s?
A) The prevalence of aristocratic norms
B) The strict class divisions in public spaces
C) The informal manners and democratic attitudes
D) The limited availability of public transportation
C) The informal manners and democratic attitudes
Which of the following was a significant social development in the United States during the period from 1800 to 1848?
A) Universal suffrage for all citizens
B) Emphasis on equality of opportunity for White males
C) Full integration of African Americans into politics
D) Equal legal rights for women
B) Emphasis on equality of opportunity for White males
Which principle became the governing norm in American society according to the text?
A) Economic prosperity
B) Religious freedom
C) Equality
D) Political loyalty
C) Equality
What does the term “self-made man” refer to in the context of American society during this period?
A) A person who inherits wealth
B) A man who rises in status through talent and hard work
C) A young man who travels widely to learn
D) A person who challenges social norms
B) A man who rises in status through talent and hard work
Which legal change allowed more Americans to participate in politics between 1824 and 1840?
A) Elimination of religious and property qualifications for voting
B) Granting voting rights to women and African Americans
C) Introduction of voting rights based on income
D) Abolishment of political parties
A) Elimination of religious and property qualifications for voting
By the 1840s, how did women begin to respond to the social limitations they faced?
A) By campaigning for equal rights
B) By rejecting marriage
C) By isolating themselves from society
D) By forming their own political parties
A) By campaigning for equal rights
The new state constitutions of Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri were notable for allowing:
A) Universal suffrage for all citizens
B) All White males to vote and hold office, regardless of property ownership
C) Voting rights for both men and women
D) Restrictions on voting based on class
B) All White males to vote and hold office, regardless of property ownership
What was one effect of the changes in voting laws during this period?
A) Voting was restricted to the wealthy
B) Voting rights were granted to women and African Americans
C) Only landowners could run for office
D) Voting rates for president increased dramatically
D) Voting rates for president increased dramatically
What change in the 1830s allowed common citizens greater participation in the nomination of political candidates?
A) Introduction of the King Caucus
B) Creation of the Electoral College
C) Establishment of party nominating conventions
D) Rise of the two-party system
C) Establishment of party nominating conventions
By the 1832 presidential election, which state was the only one still using the legislature to choose presidential electors?
A) New York
B) South Carolina
C) Virginia
D) Pennsylvania
B) South Carolina
The emergence of which two third parties indicated growing interest in politics among previously disengaged groups?
A) The Federalist Party and the Whig Party
B) The Republican Party and the Democratic Party
C) The Democratic Party and the Whig Party
D) The Anti-Masonic Party and the Workingmen’s Party
D) The Anti-Masonic Party and the Workingmen’s Party
What was one key impact of more officials being elected rather than appointed during the Jacksonian era?
A) Reduced public interest in elections
B) Increased voter involvement and interest in government
C) Limited the influence of the two-party system
D) Reduced the number of third-party candidates
B) Increased voter involvement and interest in government
Which of the following describes a common campaign tactic in the 1830s and 1840s?
A) Personal attacks on opponents’ character
B) Emphasis on foreign policy issues
C) Complete avoidance of public gatherings
D) Campaigns funded solely by federal funds
A) Personal attacks on opponents’ character
What was the main purpose of the spoils system as implemented by President Andrew Jackson?
A) To ensure government jobs were filled by the most experienced officials
B) To reduce government spending on federal jobs
C) To reward loyal party supporters with government positions
D) To give jobs only to those from wealthy families
C) To reward loyal party supporters with government positions
How did Jackson defend the rotation of officeholders as a democratic reform?
A) He claimed that each person should serve only once to prevent corruption.
B) He believed that only wealthy individuals should hold office.
C) He argued that no man had more right to office than another.
D) He argued it would reduce government spending.
C) He argued that no man had more right to office than another.
