APUSH Ch. 10
Most Americans blamed which party for the depression of 1837-1843
The democratic party
What prompted the emergence of the second national party in the mid-1830s?
The rise of democracy in Jackson's tumultuous presidency
Jackson's practice of appointing loyal members of his party to public officers became known as
The spoils system
What statement reflects a way the Whigs differed from the democrats in the 1840s?
They believed that the wealthy should govern
Why did President Andrew Jackson insist on getting Congress to pass the Force Bill to threaten South Carolina while he was willing to reduce the tariff that Southerners objected to?
To assert federal authority and preserve union
The May 1838 forced expulsion of the Cherokee Indians from Georgia to new Indian territory is remember by what name?
Trail of Tears
Why had most local unions and all the national labor organizations disappeared by 1843?
A depression and surplus of unemployed workers spelled ruin for unions
As president, John Quincy Adams's support of Henry Clay's American system meant backing which action?
A national bank to stabilize currency and promote economic growth
Why was the presidential election of 1824 the last stand of notables?
Elections after 1824 would be dominated by modern parties w/ broad social bases
Why did President Jackson veto the rechartering of the second bank of the United States?
He believe the bank to be unconstitutional
Why did expansion of the franchise advance the development of political parties?
Politicians had to organize their appeal to newly enfranchised voters
Which group supported Andrew Jackson in the election of 1828?
Southern farmers