Andrew Jackson was President of the United States ____.
Responses
A for a single termfor a single term
B the decade before the Civil War beganthe decade before the Civil War began
C the decade after the American Revolution endedthe decade after the American Revolution ended
D between the American Revolution and the Civil War
Jackson believe that Presidential advisors should ___.
Responses
A meet only in the kitchenmeet only in the kitchen
B be chosen based on political loyaltybe chosen based on political loyalty
C have a strong background in educationhave a strong background in education
D not be given jobs based on the “spoils system”
A for a single term
D not be given jobs based on the “spoils system”
Jackson believed the Second National Bank was ___.
Responses
A vital to the country’s economic healthvital to the country’s economic health
B an institution beneficial only to elitesan institution beneficial only to elites
C allowing the “common man” to prosperallowing the “common man” to prosper
D an institution that only benefited Democrats
B an institution beneficial only to elites
Which of these statements regarding “Jacksonian Democracy” is TRUE?
Responses
A Suffrage was opened up to all citizens.Suffrage was opened up to all citizens.
B It began an era of Republican dominance.It began an era of Republican dominance.
C The idea of the “common man” in politics was ended.The idea of the “common man” in politics was ended.
D Long-established political traditions were challenged.