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Which statements describe the Whig Party that was created in the 1830s? Check all that apply. The party thought states should fund their own infrastructure projects.The party wanted more investment in infrastructure projects. Members believed that Jackson was abusing his executive power.Members thought Jackson was getting overrun by powerful states. The party was organized in response to an economic crisis.The party was organized in response to the National Bank controversy.

A
The party thought states should fund their own infrastructure projects.
B
The party wanted more investment in infrastructure projects.
C
Members believed that Jackson was abusing his executive power.
D
Members thought Jackson was getting overrun by powerful states.
E
The party was organized in response to an economic crisis.
F
The party was organized in response to the National Bank controversy.
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Which statements describe Andrew Jackson’s background and beliefs? Check all that apply.He was born into wealth on a Southern plantation.He was born into poverty in a log cabin.He was a hero in the Seminole Wars against American Indians.He wanted the common man to have a greater say in politics.He thought that every citizen should learn how to farm the land.He believed that every man and woman should have voting rights.

A
He was born into wealth on a Southern plantation.
B
He was born into poverty in a log cabin.
C
He was a hero in the Seminole Wars against American Indians.
D
He wanted the common man to have a greater say in politics.
E
He thought that every citizen should learn how to farm the land.
F
He believed that every man and woman should have voting rights.
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Why did many Jackson supporters believe that the election of 1824 was a "corrupt bargain”?

A
Adams appointed Clay to political office after Clay collected electoral votes for him.
B
Adams paid Clay to collect electoral votes for him in the House of Representatives.
C
Adams limited the number of voting stations throughout the country.
D
Adams convinced the House of Representatives to disqualify some of Jackson’s supporters.
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In the early 1820s, the public sought better representation in government by demanding an

A
elimination of property requirements for voting.
B
elimination of age restrictions for voting.
C
expansion of voting rights for both men and women.
D
expansion of voting rights for people of all races.
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How did some American Indian nations seek to assimilate into white American culture in the 1800s?

A
They moved onto American Indian reservations.
B
They abolished their religious beliefs.
C
They planted cotton and practiced slavery.
D
They educated white leaders about American Indian cultures.
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Under Jackson’s spoils system, the political party of a new president could

A
award grants to states that supported him.
B
reward supporters with government jobs.
C
appoint federal employees for life.
D
keep opponents from speaking against him.
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The table shows the voting results of the 1824 presidential election. Recall how many votes a candidate needs to win a presidential election.

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A
He won the largest number of electoral votes and became president.
B
He won the largest percentage of the popular vote and became president.
C
He failed to win the number of electoral votes to win the presidency.
D
He failed to win large enough percentage of the popular vote to win the presidency.
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Which statements describe the Cherokees’ experiences on the Trail of Tears? Check all that apply.They were forced to march west without food or supplies. They were forced to ride horses west without food or supplies. They were made to walk faster as the weather turned warmer. They were denied shelter along the route. They were rounded up by the US Army with no advance warning.They were required to split up their families by having men march ahead.

A
They were forced to march west without food or supplies.
B
They were forced to ride horses west without food or supplies.
C
They were made to walk faster as the weather turned warmer.
D
They were denied shelter along the route.
E
They were rounded up by the US Army with no advance warning.
F
They were required to split up their families by having men march ahead.
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Which statement about the US Army’s roundup of the Cherokees is true?

A
Officials promised to provide supplies for the long journey.
B
Officials gave the Cherokees no time to gather basic supplies for the trip.
C
Officials promised to give pay the Cherokees after the journey ended.
D
Officials gave the Cherokees a chance to relocate to other areas nearby.
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How did Cherokee chief John Ross respond to President Jackson and the Indian Removal Act?

A
He launched an attack against the US Army to stop American Indian removal.
B
He appealed to state governors to help stop American Indian removal.
C
He went to court and lost in an effort to stop American Indian removal.
D
He negotiated a settlement with the president to stop American Indian removal.

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