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- 1. Multiple-choice1 minute1 pt
One reason John Quincy Adams was accused of the “Corrupt Bargain” was he -
Allotted half of his campaign funds to be spent on buying votes of constituents
Agreed to give Jackson the office of Vice President if Jackson withdrew from running for president
Gave Henry Clay the office of Secretary of State after Clay convinced the House of Representative to vote Adams into the Presidency
Used his father’s political influence to gain the office of Presidency
- 2. Multiple-choice1 minute1 pt
One reason the American people referred to Andrew Jackson as the “common man” was because Jackson -
Forced Native American’s from their lands to allow the common farmers to expand their land holdings
Send his children to public school until they were able to attend the university
Refused to own slaves and abhorred the institution of slavery
Was born in a log cabin and gained support from laborers and farmer
- 3. Multiple-choice1 minute1 pt
Which part of the country liked Jackson the most?
North
South
- 4. Multiple-choice1 minute1 pt
What type of people favored Jackson over Adams?
Wealthy land owners
Affluent Aristicrats
Farmers and Laborers
Slaves
- 5. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
During the Age of Jackson one significant change to the voting system was -
All Americans were granted the right to vote
The poll tax (fee to vote) was lowed to five dollars
Women over the age of 30 that owned land were allowed to vote
Many states no longer required you to own property to vote
- 6. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Which of the following is an example of the “spoil system”?
Farmers leaving their produce out in the sun to spoil as a means of protesting the protective tariff
The Senate approving a bill introduced by the House in return for the House passing a bill introduced by the Senate
John Q. Adams selecting his father to be Secretary of State
Jackson selecting people who supported his campaign to receive government positions
- 7. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
One new way Jackson campaigned for office was -
Paying people to vote for him
Painting his name on wagons and driving around towns
Holding dinners for common people to attend
Asking foreign countries to support his candidacy
- 8. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Why do you think previous leaders of the country did not want the “common man” to vote
they disliked poor people
only wanted their friends to be able to vote
The wealthy felt special that they were the only ones to vote
They distrusted the average American to make a wise decision about who to vote for to lead our country
- 9. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Why was Jackson viewed as the "Common Man" candidate?
He came from an affluent family.
He catered more to the farmers and laborers.
He was unintelligent.
He was a veteran.
