Review Sheet Quiz Flashcards
At the founding of the nation, suffrage was restricted not only by gender and race but also by what other factor?
Property ownership
Many early voting laws required individuals to own property to qualify for voting rights.
Why did more people vote in the 1828 presidential election than in 1824?
Increased voter registration and mobilization efforts
The expansion of suffrage and political campaigning led to higher turnout.
Who claimed a majority of the popular vote in the election of 1824?
Andrew Jackson
Despite winning the popular vote, Jackson did not secure the presidency.
Whom did Andrew Jackson accuse of making a ‘corrupt bargain’ after the election of 1824?
John Quincy Adams
Jackson believed that Adams and Henry Clay conspired to manipulate the election outcome.
Whom did Andrew Jackson defeat in the Election of 1828?
John Quincy Adams
This election marked a significant shift in political power.
What do Andrew Jackson, Al Gore, and Hillary Clinton have in common regarding their elections?
They all won the popular vote but lost the presidency
This highlights the complexities of the Electoral College system.
How would you best describe Andrew Jackson’s inaugural celebration in 1829?
Raucous and chaotic
The celebration was marked by a large, unruly crowd at the White House.
Which presidential power did Andrew Jackson use more times than the first six Presidents combined?
Veto power
Jackson’s frequent use of the veto was a hallmark of his presidency.
To imply that Andrew Jackson was acting like a king, the National Republican Party changed its name to what?
Democratic-Republican Party
This change was part of a larger political strategy.
Instead of an official Cabinet of advisors, what nickname was given to Andrew Jackson’s unofficial advisors?
Kitchen Cabinet
This term referred to a group of informal advisors that influenced Jackson’s decisions.
Why was Andrew Jackson’s unofficial Cabinet of advisors considered illegal by some critics?
They were not formally appointed or confirmed
Critics argued that this undermined the official Cabinet’s authority.
Andrew Jackson rewarded loyal supporters with government jobs, institutionalizing what system?
Spoils system
This practice involved appointing loyal party members to government positions.
Though Andrew Jackson was born in South Carolina, which state did he call home?
Tennessee
Jackson became a prominent figure in Tennessee politics.
Andrew Jackson was raised in circumstances similar to which first Secretary of the Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
Both faced difficult childhoods and rose to prominence through their own efforts.
What was the name of Andrew Jackson’s huge Tennessee plantation?
The Hermitage
This plantation became a significant part of Jackson’s legacy.
Because of his toughness, what nickname was Andrew Jackson given?
Old Hickory
This nickname reflected his reputation for resilience.
Who was Andrew Jackson’s first Secretary of State and closest advisor, nicknamed the ‘Little Magician’?
Martin Van Buren
Van Buren played a crucial role in Jackson’s political strategies.
Why were Andrew Jackson and his wife Rachel sometimes accused of adultery?
Rachel was married to another man when she and Jackson began their relationship
This led to scandal during Jackson’s political career.
Andrew Jackson’s 1828 campaign was different from previous campaigns in all ways except what?
Use of political parties
Political parties were already a part of the electoral process.
What term refers to hurling insults at others, first used during the 1828 election?
Mudslinging
This tactic became a common feature in American political campaigns.
Which former War Hawk from South Carolina was Jackson’s first Vice President?
John C. Calhoun
Calhoun played a significant role in the early years of Jackson’s presidency.
Andrew Jackson’s face appears on which bill of American currency?
$20 bill
Jackson’s image has been a subject of discussion regarding historical representation.
