AP US History Flashcards: Expanding Democracy

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Flashcard 1: Which President's term was marked by the Panic of 1837?

Answer: Martin Van Buren. Economic depression followed Jackson's banking policies.

Flashcard 2: Which 1832 Supreme Court case ruled in favor of Cherokee sovereignty?

Answer: Worcester v. Georgia. Jackson ignored this ruling and continued removal policies.

Flashcard 3: What was the major consequence of the Indian Removal Act?

Answer: Forced migration of Native Americans. Thousands died during forced westward relocation.

Flashcard 4: What was the Panic of 1837 primarily caused by?

Answer: Speculative lending and bank failures. Result of Jackson's destruction of the national bank.

Flashcard 5: What was the major consequence of the Indian Removal Act?

Answer: Forced migration of Native Americans. Thousands died during forced westward relocation.

Flashcard 6: What did the 1832 election solidify in American politics?

Answer: Two-party system. Democrats versus Whigs became the dominant party structure.

Flashcard 7: Which act in 1830 led to the forced relocation of Native American tribes?

Answer: Indian Removal Act. Authorized forced removal of tribes from southeastern states.

Flashcard 8: Which event is often referred to as the 'Trail of Tears'?

Answer: Cherokee forced relocation. Deadly journey from Georgia to Oklahoma Territory in 1838.

Flashcard 9: What was the primary cause of the Panic of 1837?

Answer: Speculative lending and bank failures. Jackson's banking policies led to economic instability.

Flashcard 10: What was the primary cause of the Panic of 1837?

Answer: Speculative lending and bank failures. Jackson's banking policies led to economic instability.

Flashcard 11: What institution's destruction was a major goal of Jackson's presidency?

Answer: Second Bank of the United States. Jackson viewed it as corrupt and serving elite interests.

Flashcard 12: Which President vetoed the recharter of the Second Bank of the United States?

Answer: Andrew Jackson. Opposed the bank as benefiting wealthy at common people's expense.

Flashcard 13: What was the major outcome of the Nullification Crisis?

Answer: Compromise Tariff of 1833. Gradually reduced tariff rates to appease South Carolina.

Flashcard 14: What was the political significance of the 'Log Cabin Campaign'?

Answer: Appealed to common voters. Harrison portrayed himself as a common frontier candidate.

Flashcard 15: What was the political significance of the 'Log Cabin Campaign'?

Answer: Appealed to common voters. Harrison portrayed himself as a common frontier candidate.

Flashcard 16: Which President is known for using the veto power extensively?

Answer: Andrew Jackson. Used veto power more than all previous presidents combined.

Flashcard 17: What did the term 'pet banks' refer to during Jackson's presidency?

Answer: State banks receiving federal deposits. State banks that received federal deposits after bank war.

Flashcard 18: What did the term 'Kitchen Cabinet' refer to during Jackson's presidency?

Answer: Informal group of advisors. Jackson's unofficial advisors outside the formal cabinet.

Flashcard 19: Name the amendment that expanded voting rights to all white men regardless of property ownership.

Answer: There was no specific amendment; it was state-driven. States individually eliminated property requirements for voting.

Flashcard 20: Identify the key principle behind the 'Tariff of Abominations'.

Answer: High protective tariffs. Protected Northern industry but hurt Southern agricultural exports.

Flashcard 21: What did the term 'Kitchen Cabinet' refer to during Jackson's presidency?

Answer: Informal group of advisors. Jackson's unofficial advisors outside the formal cabinet.

Flashcard 22: Identify the term for the political movement emphasizing majority rule and common citizen rights.

Answer: Jacksonian Democracy. Movement promoting equality and participation for common citizens.

Flashcard 23: What was the significance of the 1828 presidential election?

Answer: First election with mass public participation. Expanded suffrage led to unprecedented voter turnout.

Flashcard 24: What system replaced the caucus system in selecting presidential candidates in the 1830s?

Answer: Nominating Conventions. Democratic process replacing elite-controlled candidate selection.

Flashcard 25: What was the Panic of 1837 primarily caused by?

Answer: Speculative lending and bank failures. Result of Jackson's destruction of the national bank.

Flashcard 26: Which 1832 Supreme Court case ruled in favor of Cherokee sovereignty?

Answer: Worcester v. Georgia. Jackson ignored this ruling and continued removal policies.

Flashcard 27: What was the key issue in the election of 1840?

Answer: Economic recovery. Depression dominated Van Buren's presidency and election issues.

Flashcard 28: Which Vice President resigned over the Nullification Crisis?

Answer: John C. Calhoun. Broke with Jackson over nullification and states' rights.

Flashcard 29: Which 1828 tariff led to the Nullification Crisis?

Answer: Tariff of Abominations. High tariff that sparked South Carolina's nullification attempt.

Flashcard 30: Name the amendment that expanded voting rights to all white men regardless of property ownership.

Answer: There was no specific amendment; it was state-driven. States individually eliminated property requirements for voting.

Flashcard 31: Which U.S. President is most associated with the concept of the 'spoils system'?

Answer: Andrew Jackson. Rewarded political supporters with government positions.

Flashcard 32: What political ideology did the Democratic-Republicans evolve into by the 1830s?

Answer: Democratic Party. Jackson's supporters formed the modern Democratic Party.

Flashcard 33: What political practice did the Jacksonian era popularize?

Answer: Use of political campaigns and rallies. Created modern campaign techniques appealing to mass voters.

Flashcard 34: What significant political change occurred during the Jacksonian era?

Answer: Increase in voter participation. Common citizens gained greater political influence and participation.

Flashcard 35: Which political leader was known for his 'American System' promoting infrastructure?

Answer: Henry Clay. Promoted federal funding for roads, canals, and infrastructure.

Flashcard 36: Which U.S. President is most associated with the concept of the 'spoils system'?

Answer: Andrew Jackson. Rewarded political supporters with government positions.

Flashcard 37: What was the significance of the 1828 presidential election?

Answer: First election with mass public participation. Expanded suffrage led to unprecedented voter turnout.

Flashcard 38: What did the 1832 election solidify in American politics?

Answer: Two-party system. Democrats versus Whigs became the dominant party structure.

Flashcard 39: What system replaced the caucus system in selecting presidential candidates in the 1830s?

Answer: Nominating Conventions. Democratic process replacing elite-controlled candidate selection.

Flashcard 40: What was the result of the Supreme Court decision in Worcester v. Georgia?

Answer: Ruled in favor of Cherokee sovereignty. Jackson ignored the decision and continued removal policies.

Flashcard 41: Which President is known for implementing the Indian Removal Policy?

Answer: Andrew Jackson. Signed the Indian Removal Act forcing tribal relocations.

Flashcard 42: What was the main economic policy focus under Jacksonian Democracy?

Answer: Opposition to the national bank. Viewed the bank as corrupt and favoring wealthy elites.

Flashcard 43: What was the main objective of the Democratic Party during the Jacksonian era?

Answer: Promote states' rights and individual liberties. Opposed federal power and supported limited government intervention.

Flashcard 44: Which President's term was marked by the Panic of 1837?

Answer: Martin Van Buren. Economic depression followed Jackson's banking policies.

Flashcard 45: What was the main purpose of the Specie Circular of 1836?

Answer: Require land payments in gold or silver. Ended paper money speculation in western land purchases.

Flashcard 46: What is the term for rewarding political supporters with public office?

Answer: Spoils System. Jackson's practice of rewarding loyal political supporters.

Flashcard 47: What is the term for rewarding political supporters with public office?

Answer: Spoils System. Jackson's practice of rewarding loyal political supporters.

Flashcard 48: Which 1828 tariff led to the Nullification Crisis?

Answer: Tariff of Abominations. High tariff that sparked South Carolina's nullification attempt.

Flashcard 49: Identify the party that emerged in opposition to Jacksonian policies.

Answer: Whig Party. Formed to oppose Jackson's expansion of presidential power.

Flashcard 50: What was the major outcome of the Nullification Crisis?

Answer: Compromise Tariff of 1833. Gradually reduced tariff rates to appease South Carolina.

Flashcard 51: Identify the political party formed by Jackson's opponents in the 1830s.

Answer: Whig Party. Coalition opposing Jackson's expansion of executive power.

Flashcard 52: What was the main objective of the Democratic Party during the Jacksonian era?

Answer: Promote states' rights and individual liberties. Opposed federal power and supported limited government intervention.

Flashcard 53: Which Vice President resigned over the Nullification Crisis?

Answer: John C. Calhoun. Broke with Jackson over nullification and states' rights.

Flashcard 54: What did the term 'pet banks' refer to during Jackson's presidency?

Answer: State banks receiving federal deposits. State banks that received federal deposits after bank war.

Flashcard 55: What was the result of the Supreme Court decision in Worcester v. Georgia?

Answer: Ruled in favor of Cherokee sovereignty. Jackson ignored the decision and continued removal policies.

Flashcard 56: Who was the first president to be elected from the Democratic Party?

Answer: Andrew Jackson. Represented the new Democratic Party formed in 1828.

Flashcard 57: What was the main economic policy focus under Jacksonian Democracy?

Answer: Opposition to the national bank. Viewed the bank as corrupt and favoring wealthy elites.

Flashcard 58: Identify the key principle behind the 'Tariff of Abominations'.

Answer: High protective tariffs. Protected Northern industry but hurt Southern agricultural exports.

Flashcard 59: Which event is often referred to as the 'Trail of Tears'?

Answer: Cherokee forced relocation. Deadly journey from Georgia to Oklahoma Territory in 1838.

Flashcard 60: Identify the President associated with the phrase 'to the victor belongs the spoils'.

Answer: Andrew Jackson. Originated the spoils system of political patronage.

Flashcard 61: Identify the term for the political movement emphasizing majority rule and common citizen rights.

Answer: Jacksonian Democracy. Movement promoting equality and participation for common citizens.

Flashcard 62: What was the main purpose of the Specie Circular of 1836?

Answer: Require land payments in gold or silver. Ended paper money speculation in western land purchases.

Flashcard 63: What was the key issue in the election of 1840?

Answer: Economic recovery. Depression dominated Van Buren's presidency and election issues.

Flashcard 64: Identify the political party formed by Jackson's opponents in the 1830s.

Answer: Whig Party. Coalition opposing Jackson's expansion of executive power.

Flashcard 65: Which President vetoed the recharter of the Second Bank of the United States?

Answer: Andrew Jackson. Opposed the bank as benefiting wealthy at common people's expense.

Flashcard 66: What political ideology did the Democratic-Republicans evolve into by the 1830s?

Answer: Democratic Party. Jackson's supporters formed the modern Democratic Party.

Flashcard 67: Who was the first president to be elected from the Democratic Party?

Answer: Andrew Jackson. Represented the new Democratic Party formed in 1828.

Flashcard 68: Which political leader was known for his 'American System' promoting infrastructure?

Answer: Henry Clay. Promoted federal funding for roads, canals, and infrastructure.

Flashcard 69: Which act in 1830 led to the forced relocation of Native American tribes?

Answer: Indian Removal Act. Authorized forced removal of tribes from southeastern states.

Flashcard 70: Identify the party that emerged in opposition to Jacksonian policies.

Answer: Whig Party. Formed to oppose Jackson's expansion of presidential power.

Flashcard 71: What was the primary aim of the Jacksonian Democracy?

Answer: Expand suffrage to all white men. Eliminated property requirements for voting in most states.

Flashcard 72: What was the primary aim of the Jacksonian Democracy?

Answer: Expand suffrage to all white men. Eliminated property requirements for voting in most states.

Flashcard 73: Identify the President associated with the phrase 'to the victor belongs the spoils'.

Answer: Andrew Jackson. Originated the spoils system of political patronage.

Flashcard 74: What significant political change occurred during the Jacksonian era?

Answer: Increase in voter participation. Common citizens gained greater political influence and participation.

Flashcard 75: Which President is known for using the veto power extensively?

Answer: Andrew Jackson. Used veto power more than all previous presidents combined.

Flashcard 76: What institution's destruction was a major goal of Jackson's presidency?

Answer: Second Bank of the United States. Jackson viewed it as corrupt and serving elite interests.

Flashcard 77: Which President is known for implementing the Indian Removal Policy?

Answer: Andrew Jackson. Signed the Indian Removal Act forcing tribal relocations.

Flashcard 78: What political practice did the Jacksonian era popularize?

Answer: Use of political campaigns and rallies. Created modern campaign techniques appealing to mass voters.