The New Nation

Question 1

Which event occurred in 1830?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Trail of Tears

Question 2

In what year did Jackson veto the charter for the National Bank?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

1832

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the spoils system is true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The spoils system was the practice of granting jobs and political favors to those who supported the winning party during the election.

Question 4

Which of the following were arguments in support of the spoils system? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It kept the public interested and involved in the political process.; It created more efficient government by ensuring that government employees were loyal and cooperative.

Question 5

What does the cartoon say about the spoils system?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The spoils system led to corruption that harmed effective government.

Question 6

Why did Jackson prefer state banks to a national bank?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He believed state banks were more helpful to the common man.

Question 7

What were the results of Jackson's veto of the bank bill?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Jackson's political enemies created a new party, the Whigs, based largely on a shared disapproval of Jackson and his policies.

Question 8

What was the artist of this cartoon trying to accomplish?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He wanted to convince the public that Jackson was trying to act more like a king than an elected president.

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