Chapter 13 - Rise Of Democracy

Question 1

Trail of tears

Answer 1

Indians had to leave and go to Oklahoma after they had just started to become a part of the US. Most died on this trail.

Question 2

Tariff of Abomination

Answer 2

A high tariff was passed that most southerners couldn’t pay. They refused to pay them and tried to nullify them.

Question 3

Indian Removal Act

Answer 3

This act was created so that the Cherokee’s became illegal and they had to leave he United States.

Question 4

Bank War

Answer 4

The bank war was when Clay proposed a charter to renew the bank of the United States. He thought that no matter how Jackson answered it would help him to win the election.

Question 5

Whig Party

Answer 5

A party that was made up of the people who were against Jackson.

Question 6

Two Party System

Answer 6

This is when the United States started to have two major parties, the Whigs and the democrats.

Question 7

Spoils system

Answer 7

Public offices given as a reward for political support