Guided Reading Questions
Chapter 10 the Age of Jackson
SHORT ANSWER (1-3 relevant and specific sentences)
1. In what ways was Democracy expanding in America during the Age of Jackson?
2. Why did the accusation of a “corrupt bargain” come up after the election of 1824?
3. What helped Andrew Jackson finally secure victory in the election of 1828?
4. In what ways did the Presidency (Executive Branch) grow in power during Jackson’s time in
office?
5. Briefly describe the conflict surrounding the issue of Indian removal.
6. What does the term nullification mean?
7. Briefly explain Presidents Jackson’s problem with the Bank of the United States.
LONG ESSAY INTRO (Paragraph with a thesis sentence responding to all parts of the question.)
Plan & Write. Use additional internet Research to help.
Why did a new party system of Democrats and Whigs emerge?