U.S. History Andrew Jackson Summative
His mother volunteered to be a nurse in the war, there she contracted cholera and died of it.
What did Jackson's mother die of?
The corrupt bargain
What did Jackson's supporters refer to the election of 1824 as?
He was asked to shine his shoes.
What did a guard ask Jackson to do while he was a prisoner of war?
Dickinson shot Jackson in the chest, despite his injury AJ was able to shoot and kill Dickinson.
What did this duel result in?
the House of Representatives had to choose the President from the top three candidates. John Quincy Adams was then elected as President under Henry Clay's (Speaker of the HOR) strong influence
What happened as a result of the election of 1824?
the movement to spread political power to more people.
What is Jacksonian Democracy?
He gave up his horse for injured soldiers on a march of several hundred miles.
What is an example of Jackson's toughness?
Jackson's family estate that he had inherited.
What is the Hermitage?
Tennessee Militia
What militia did Jackson join?
Old Hickory
What nickname was Jackson given by his troops?
The veto power
What power did Jackson use more than all of the other presidents combined?
Major General
What rank did Jackson rise to in the Tennessee Militia?
It was very close and tight knit. He was extremely loyal to this group and most others were not welcomed into his friend group.
What type of friend group did Jackson have?
He was very abusive and much older than her.
What type of personality did Rachel's ex-husband have?
Being very wild
What was Andrew known for?
He was the first president to publicly state that he represented all people and that the will of the majority should be followed.
What was Jackson the first president to publicly state?
King Mob
What was another one of Jackson's nicknames? (Based on his chaotic and rowdy nature)
Rachel had a husband before Jackson and when they got married the divorce hadn't fully went through. So, her ex-husband accused her of bigamy. This made both Rachel and Jackson look bad.
What was so controversial about Jackson and Rachel's marriage?
No clear winner emerged from the Election of 1824. Jackson had won the popular vote, but no candidate had one the majority of the electoral votes.
What were the results of the voting in 1824?
June 8th, 1845
When did Andrew Jackson die?
He first gained fame when he won a war against the Creek Indians.
When did Jackson first gain fame?
December 22nd, 1828
When did Rachel Jackson die?
March 15th, 1767
When was Andrew Jackson born?
Nominating Convention
Where delegates from all states chose the party's candidate for president.
Nashville, Tennessee
Where did Andrew Jackson die?
Ireland
Where did Andrew Jackson's parents come from?
Battle of New Orleans, against the Creek Indians, and in Spanish Florida.
Where did troops under his command see victories?
South Carolina
Where was Andrew Jackson born?
Charles Dickinson
Who did Andrew Jackson duel with?
Rachel Donelson Robards
Who did Andrew Jackson marry?
Only certain people.
Who did Jackson give voting rights to?
A nephew, a Native American child, and several other extended family members.
Who did the Jackson's adopt/raise?
His father
Who died before Andrew Jackson was born?
JQA and AJ
Who ran for POTUS in 1828?
Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay
Who ran in the election of 1832.
His niece
Who served as Jackson's official hostess while he was in the White House?
Irish Immigrant Parents
Who was Andrew Jackson born to?
His brother, Robert.
Who was Jackson a prisoner of war with?
7th POTUS
Who was Jackson?
Nicholas Biddle
Who was President of the Bank of the United States? This was a man Jackson hated very much.
Most African Americans, Native Americans, and women.
Who was not included within the right to vote?
John Quincy Adams,William Crawford, Henry Clay, and Andrew Jackson.
Who were the candidates for President of the US in 1824?
Henry Clay and Daniel Webster.
Who were the leader(s) of the Whigs?
John Quincy Adams
Who won the election of 1824?
Andrew Jackson
Who won the election of 1832?
AJ had an argument with Charles over a horse race that had turned violent when Dickinson made rude comments about Andrew's wife, Rachel. Jackson felt the only way to settle this was a duel.
Why did Andrew Jackson duel with Charles Dickinson?
He was arrogant, vain, and rich. (According to Jackson)
Why did Jackson hate Biddle so much?
He thought it was was unconstitutional and that it helped the rich at the expense of the poor.
Why did Jackson veto the Bank Bill of 1832?
JQA and Henry Clay had stole the election right out from under Jackson and that there was some unfair play going on throughout this election.
Why did Jackson's supporters refer to this election as a "corrupt bargain"?
It was seen as undemocratic due to that fact that only a few powerful people were able to take part in it.
Why did people criticize the caucaus system?
He didn't sit back and watch, he already had the fight in him. He was a true patriot.
Why is it important that Jackson joined the Revolutionay War when he was 13?
Because of his toughness
Why was Jackson given the nickname of "Old Hickory"?
He thought it was too powerful and only served the rich.
Why was Jackson opposed to the Bank of the United States?
Even though party leaders might dominate a specific convention, people could now have some influence in the nominating process.
Why was the nominating system seen as more democratic?
They believed that Jackson was cheated out of the Presidency.
Why were Jackson supports upset when JQA won the presidency in 1824?
Orphaned
By the time Jackson was fourteen years old, what was he?
They moved quite often.
How often did Jackson, his mother, and brothers move?
13
How old was Andrew Jackson when he was in the American Revolution?
He received very little education when he was a boy.
How was Jackson's education when he was a child?
Lived together
Jackson and Rachel ____ ____ before getting married.
Heat Stroke following the Battle of the Stono Inferno
What did Jackson's brother, Hugh, die of?
He died of small pox, after being captured in the revolutionary war.
What did Jackson's brother, Robert, die of?
Economic crisis
What did Jackson's constant lack of fund for the BUS result in?
He always did what was right, no matter what was popular.
JFK considered JQA an American hero. Why was this?
Kitchen Cabinet
A group of unofficial advisors who Jackson trusted.
Caucus
A private meeting.
American Revolutionary War
A war in which the Thirteen Colonies won independence from Great Britain, becoming the United States of America.
Tennessee
After the American Revolution, where did Jackson move to?
No
Did Andrew Jackson and Rachel ever have any biological children?
No
Did Jackson have any regrets after murdering Charles Dickinson?
Yes
Did the Jackson's raise several adopted children?
A prisoner of war
During the Revolutionary War what was Jackson?
Attorney
What did Jackson decide to be at a young age? (Career wise)
He studied law and became an excellent young lawyer.
What did Jackson do after the Revolutionary War?
He said no and the guard slashed him on the head with a sword.
How did Jackson respond to the "shine my shoes" request?
1829-1837/2 terms/8 years
How long was Jackson president for?
Democratic
Jackson had strong views on how America should be run. He believed in a government that was more ________ than it had been before.
West, Appalachians
Jackson was also the first president _______ of the _______.
Family
Jackson was orphaned at a young age. What was one of his main focuses in his life?
Tennessee, Congress
Jackson was the first Representative from ________ to _______.
Western
Jackson was the first _______ President. This shows that the power doesn't only have to come from Virginia and Massachusetts.
Majority
More than half.
Whigs
People who wanted the Federal Government to spur the economy. Party grew in opposition of Jackson. They were made up of Eastern business men southern planters. They wanted Federal government to boost the economy.
Spoils System
Practice of rewarding supporters with government jobs.
The race for president in 1828.
Rachel Jackson died during the _____ ____ _____ ___ _____.
He replaced many long time employees with his own supporters.
What did Jackson do when he first came into office?
Revolutionary War
What did Jackson lose his entire family to?
He vowed to avenge her death and get revenge.
What did Jackson vow against his political enemies who he believed caused Rachel's death?
The Whigs
The party that grew to oppose Jackson.
Suffrage
The right to vote.
Yes
Was Andrew Jackson in favor of slavery?
Democrats
What Andrew Jackson and his supporters called themselves. Today's ___________trace their roots back to Jackson's time. This party included frontier farmers and workers in eastern cities.
He gambled, drank heavily, had a short temper, and killed at least one man in a duel.
What are examples of Jackson being wild?
1. he strengthened the power of the presidency. 2. he defended the union. 3. he gained new respect for the United States in foreign affairs, 4. he pushed the country towards democracy
What are four things Andrew Jackson accomplished during his presidency?
State banks
What are pet banks?
The Battle of New Orleans
What battle made Jackson a national hero?
The bank bill
What bill did Jackson veto in 1832?
Slaves
What did Andrew Jackson own?
The stress of his campaign and the comments made against her.
What did Jackson believe the reason for Rachel's death was?
Bigamy
the act of going through a marriage ceremony while already married to another person.