Age of Jackson - Unit 6 Flashcards
What type of people were considered to be the “common man”?
The followers of Andrew Jackson, usually of which were poor farmers
Why did Andrew Jackson push for the Cherokee to be sent to live in Oklahoma?
They defied him with the Worcester vs Georgia case and won, but he ignored the court. He made the Indian Removal Act.
What is a Spoils System?
A system in which once a political party wins in office, their people are elected to government jobs for their support
How did the Nullification Crisis clash with the power of the Federal Government?
It proved how on certain matters, South Carolina could be more vocal than the Federal Government would’ve wanted under their control.
How did Jackson get so much support for his second election for president?
His followers encouraged him after the Corrupt Bargain took place as his loss was seen as unfair.
Why was the Jacksonian Democracy important to American History?
It was the original Democratic Party before it fell and got overthrown by new political views.
