The National Bank

Question 1

Andrew Jackson mockingly was referred to as “King Andrew the First” because of his

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displays of power.

Question 2

During his presidency, Andrew Jackson successfully established

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the spoils system.

Question 3

One argument against the spoils system was that it

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might lead to an abuse of power.

Question 4

Which of the following best defines the term “spoils system”?

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a system that allowed the winning political party to give jobs to supporters

Question 5

The “spoils” of the spoils system, which was established in the late 1820s, were

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government jobs taken from a current president’s opponents and given to supporters.

Question 6

Which of the following did President Andrew Jackson support?

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the Indian Removal Act

Question 7

Which of the following describes an action taken by President Andrew Jackson that prompted the creation of a new political party?

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Jackson’s veto of the charter extension for the Second National Bank prompted the creation of the Whig Party.

Question 8

Almost a century after the Second National Bank’s charter lapsed, the government created

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the Federal Reserve System, which is still in existence today.

Question 9

What was one particular goal that Andrew Jackson pursued during his presidency?

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lessening the influence of eastern landowners in politics

Question 10

When President Andrew Jackson vetoed the extension of the Second National Bank’s charter, the national bank

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ceased to operate after its charter expired.

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