Andrew Jackson quiz Flashcards
Andrew Jackson was our _____ President in _____?
7th, 1828
Who defeated him in a controversial election in 1824?
John Q. Adams
Jackson and Adams had tied in 1824, but what did Jackson accuse Adams of making and with whom? Why?
a corrupt bargain with Henry clay so the house or reps would choose him as president
What did Adams make Clay?
Secretary of State
Jackson’s first ____ was a wild one that lead to his supporters to trashing the ____?
inauguration, the white house
What factors helped Jackson get elected?
- many states no longer required that a man own property to vote
- there was a rise in voter turnout to 57 percent (much higher than usual)
What political changes did jackson make upon taking office?
- first to use spoils system
- using a national convention to nominate candidates for presidents
What was the spoils system?
rewarded supporters with government positions
what was Jackson’s nickname?
Old Hickory
Unlike previous presidents, Jackson was born ___?
poor
What had he been doing since he was 13?
fighting in native American battles
He rose through the military ranks until he became a ____, achieving fame at this battle during the War of 1812?
colonel, New Orleans
what was he known as? why?
a “self made man” because he had achieved fame without family or political connections
What did he work as in the south? what did he have?
a farmer, slaves
what did his life as a farmer cause he to be?
cautious of intellectuals