APUSH Ch. 10

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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


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