The National Bank

Question 1

What was the main action President Jackson took regarding the Second National Bank?

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Jackson vetoed an extension of its charter, causing it to dissolve.

Question 2

In the 1830s, what was one argument against the Second National Bank?

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The bank took money from common people for the wealthy.

Question 3

Which best defines the term spoils system?

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

Question 4

One argument against the spoils system was that it

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might lead to abuses of power.

Question 5

President Andrew Jackson replaced a number of government workers with his

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supporters.

Question 6

Which did President Andrew Jackson support?

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the Indian Removal Act

Question 7

Which did President Andrew Jackson oppose?

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the Electoral College

Question 8

Which was a major source of controversy for President Andrew Jackson?

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the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears

Question 9

After the First National Bank’s charter expired,

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a Second National Bank was chartered a few years later.

Question 10

Why did Andrew Jackson remove many government workers from office after becoming president?

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to surround himself with loyal supporters

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