 All of the following are heavily associated with the presidency of Andrew
Jackson except:
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B.
C.
D.
E.
extensive use of the “spoils system”
Indian Removal policy
the so-called “Tariff of Abominations”
creation of the Whig Party
the Mexican War
 All of the following were Presidents during the historical time period
commonly known as the Age of Jackson except:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Martin Van Buren
William Henry Harrison
John Tyler
Millard Fillmore
James K. Polk
 All of the following historical trends were in place while Andrew Jackson
occupied the White House except:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Era of Good Feelings
Cult of Domesticity
Empresario system
Manifest Destiny
Abolitionist movement
DIRECTIONS: Match each of the important Jacksonian Era politicians with the brief descriptions
(provided by various reputable historians) which follow. Identify the home state of each politician.
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“Uncompromising crustiness coupled with political ineptness.”
“Frontier aristocrat; identified with and revered by the common American.”
“Opportunism founded on expediency, evasiveness, and inconsistency.”
“President associated most with Manifest Destiny.”
“Vast charm; the consummate political deal-maker.”
“Foremost promoter of western expansion.”
“Switched from strident nationalism to uncompromising states’ rights advocacy.”
“Matchless oratory.”
“President heavily associated with Indian Removal.”
“Driven, frugal, conniving.”
“No politician lusted more for the presidency, who never achieved it, than him.”
“Exhibited genius in diplomacy; his best work came as Secretary of State.”
“Created the spoils system and used it unabashedly while in the White House.”