age of Andrew jackson

Cards (29)

  • What was Andrew Jackson's nickname?
    Old Hickory
  • What was Andrew Jackson's rank during the War of 1812?
    Major General
  • Which battles did Andrew Jackson win during the War of 1812?
    Battle of Horseshoe Bend & New Orleans
  • What was Andrew Jackson's role in relation to the Seminole and Creek Indians?
    He led campaigns against them
  • Who was John Quincy Adams' father?
    President John Adams
  • In which region did John Quincy Adams have strong support?
    New England
  • What internal improvements did John Quincy Adams favor?
    National Road and Erie Canal
  • What happened to the Federalist Party during this period?
    It dissolved
  • What was the outcome when four Democratic-Republicans ran for president?
    No one received a majority of votes
  • Who was named the next President after the election?
    John Quincy Adams
  • What did Andrew Jackson call Adams' victory?
    Corrupt bargain
  • How was Andrew Jackson perceived by the public?
    As a man of the people
  • What did Andrew Jackson support regarding voting qualifications?
    Removing property qualifications
  • What was the result of Andrew Jackson's presidency in terms of voter turnout?
    Three times as many people voted
  • What number president was Andrew Jackson?
    7th President
  • How did Andrew Jackson strengthen the presidency?
    By taking on many opponents
  • What was Andrew Jackson's view of the Washington bureaucracy?
    He distrusted DC bureaucrats
  • What did Andrew Jackson do to bureaucrats during his presidency?
    Fired hundreds and replaced them
  • What is the Spoils System?
    Rewarding campaign supporters with jobs
  • What legislation did Andrew Jackson pass regarding Native Americans?
    Indian Removal Act
  • Which tribes were forced west to reservations?
    The 5 Civilized Tribes
  • What was the route taken by the tribes during their forced relocation?
    The Trail of Tears
  • How did Andrew Jackson view the National Bank?
    As a tool of the wealthy
  • What action did Andrew Jackson take regarding the National Bank's charter?
    He vetoed its charter in 1832
  • Where did Andrew Jackson place federal money after vetoing the National Bank?
    In state banks
  • What economic crisis did Andrew Jackson's actions contribute to?
    Panic of 1837
  • What was South Carolina's reaction to the Federal Tariff of 1832?
    They claimed they could nullify it
  • What did Andrew Jackson threaten to do regarding the tariff issue?
    Send military to collect the tariff
  • What were the key results of Andrew Jackson's presidency?
    • Creation of the modern Democratic Party
    • Protection of popular democracy
    • Expanded use of the presidential veto