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Why did Jackson’s critics believe his political appointments were corrupt?
They believed he was trying to increase his control of the government.
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What does veto mean?
to formally reject a decision or proposal made by a legislature
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What was the Tariff of Abominations?
the term used by southerners to refer to the Tariff of 1828 because it stirred feelings of disgust and hatred
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What is a slogan?
a catchy phrase meant to attract and keep attention
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How did Jackson’s “pet banks” cause inflation?
They made it too easy to take out loans.
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What is inflation?
a decrease in the value of money that causes an increase in the price of goods and services
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Why did the Whigs expel President Tyler from the party?
His views aligned with those of the Democrats.
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Why did manufacturers in the Northeast welcome tariffs on foreign goods?
Tariffs led to an increase in sales of local goods.
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Why did the Whigs refer to President Jackson as “King Andrew”?
They believed he had too much power.
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What is treason?
the crime of aiding the enemy of one’s nation or plotting to overthrow one’s nation; being disloyal to one’s nation
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How did the 1828 election differ from prior elections?
Candidates built excitement through slogans, speeches, and parades.
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What are voting rights?
the laws that tell who can vote and when; the civil right to vote
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What was the Panic of 1837?
the widespread fear of a failing economy that caused the beginning of a U.S. economic recession that lasted until 1840
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