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Servidio SS Chap 11
Servidio Review for Chapter 11 MC/CR Test
Question | Answer |
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Define suffrage | The right to vote |
Define nominating convention | A group of people from all different states come together to determine the Presidential nomination |
Define caucus | A private meeting of elite people who make the decision for the Presidential candidate |
Define laissez-fair | An economic policy that stated the government should play a small role in the economy |
Identify the two nicknames of Andrew Jackson | Old Hickory and Sharp Knife |
Which battle did Andrew Jackson receive national fame? | Battle of New Orleans |
John Quincy Adams | 6th President of the United States |
Andrew Jackson | 7th President of the United States |
How was John Quincy Adams elected? | By a corrupt bargain |
Identify two of John Quincy Adams’ policies | A national university and observatory |
Identify the three groups that were still denied suffrage | Women, African and Native Americans |
Define spoils system | The practice of rewarding supporters with government jobs |
Define tariff | A tax on foreign goods |
Explain the Indian Removal Act | It forced the Native Americans west of the Mississippi River |
Explain the Trail of Tears | The Cherokee’s long, sorrowful journey westward where many died along the way |
Define states’ right | The right of the states over the national government |
What role did Henry Clay play in the election of John Quincy Adams? | He particiciapted in the corrupt bargain with John Quincy Adams to help him get elected. |
What position in government did Henry Clay receive after John Quincy Adams won the election of 1824? | Secretary of State |