What was the primary impact of expanded suffrage during the election of Andrew jackson?
1. Increased voter turnout
2. decreased voter turnout.
3. greater influence of minority voters.
4. more women participating in elections.
1. Increased voter turnout
The law that created the Bank of the United States made it the national bank until 1836. As that year got closer, most people thought the Bank of the United States was doing a good job. So, Congress passed another law in 1832 to allow the Bank of the United States to continue for another 20 years. But President Jackson vetoed the law. In the adapted passage below,
Adapted from Jackson's 1832 veto message.
If the government would give favors equally to the rich and the poor, it would be a blessing. But in the case of the Bank, it is not doing that. The government gives special privileges to the rich men who run the Bank. We need to take a stand against giving any more special privileges to the rich.
Based on this passage, what was one of Jackson's reasons for opposing the Bank of the United States?
1. He wanted the rich to pay higher taxes to state governments.
2. He wanted the bank to stop giving unfair advantages to the poor.
3. He wanted the poor to pay higher taxes to support the bank.
4. he wanted the government to stop giving unfair advantages to the rich.
4. He wanted the government to stop giving unfair advantages to the rich.
People throughout the United States debated whether or not Congress should pass the Indian Removal Act. Below are some examples of statements from people who supported or opposed the Indian Removal Act. Read the opinions. Then decide whether each opinion is from someone who would have supported or opposed the act.
1. I am a Christian minister. I believe that I have a religious responsibility to help Native Americans stay on their land.
2. I am a farmer in Georgia. I know that if Native Americans leave their land, I will be able to claim some of it for myself.
3. I am an educated woman in New York. I believe that Native Americans' land will be illegally stolen from them if the Indian Removal Act passes.
4. I am a senator from South Carolina. I believe that Native Americans are inferior to white people and should not live near them.
What supports, what opposes?
Supports:
1. "I am a Christian minister. I believe that I have a religious responsibility to help Native Americans stay on their land."
3. "I am an educated woman in New York. I believe that Native Americans' land will be illegally stolen from them if the Indian Removal Act passes."
Opposes:
2. "I am a farmer in Georgia. I know that if Native Americans leave their land, I will be able to claim some of it for myself."
4. "I am a senator from South Carolina. I believe that Native Americans are inferior to white people and should not live near them."
What were some advantages of using Robert Fultons steamboat for transportation?
1. It could transport goods and people quickly.
2. It was cheaper.
3. It had no advantages vrs other forms of transportation.
4. It could only be used in certain geographical areas.
1. It could transport goods and people quickly.
2. It was cheaper.