Question

multiple choice: select the choice that completes the statement or answers the question.
1._______ which of the following is not true?
a. the democratic-republican party split apart after the election of 1824.
b. john q. adams was supported by a nationwide grassroots movement that increased the publics involvement in the political process.
c. andrew jacksons supporters formed the democratic party to support jacksons candidacy.
d. many of adams supporters referred to themselves as national republicans.
2._______ which of the following best describes andrew jacksons popularity in 1828?
a. many saw jackson as a champion capable of crushing the aristocrats, fighting corruption in dc, and restoring honor to the government.
b. many saw jackson as a champion of big business who could fight corruption in dc and open up trade with great britain.
c. many saw jackson as a war hero who could expand us territory by taking on britain and seizing control of canada.
d. many saw jackson as a champion capable of crushing americas enemies, capturing oregon territory, and making texas part of the united states.
3._______ how were jacksons supporters able to damage adams reputation with the \common man\?
a. they branded adams as an uneducated and illiterate buffoon.
b. they branded adams as a quitter as he had resigned as vice president.
c. they branded adams as a corrupt elitist and an aristocrat who wanted to increase the size and power of government.
d. they branded adams as a puppet of the british government and someone who did not have americas best interest in mind.
4._______ which of the following statements is a fact?
a. andrew jackson abused his power as a general.
b. andrew jackson led two invasions of spanish-held florida.
c. andrew jackson often went too far in his disciplining of troops.
d. andrew jackson had napoleonic ambitions of power.
5._______ which of the following is an opinion?
a. in the eyes of the law, rachel was a bigamist.
b. andrew and rachel had committed adultery by marrying before her first marriage was terminated.
c. jackson was morally unfit to hold the office of the presidency.
d. jacksons victory became known as the
evolution of 1828.\
vocabulary: match each word with its correct definition. consider how the word is used in the lesson. this might help you define each term. use a dictionary to help if necessary.
a. grassroots movement
b. aristocrat
c. malicious
d. martial law
e. mudslinging
6._______ a class of persons holding exceptional rank and privileges
7._______ an attempt to discredit ones opponent with scandalous attacks
8._______ intentionally harmful; spiteful
9._______ when the people are the basis of a political movement
10._______ law temporarily imposed upon an area by state or national military forces
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Explanation:

1. For question 1: John Q. Adams lacked a grassroots movement; Jackson's supporters had this organizing style. The Democratic-Republicans split post-1824, Jackson's backers formed the Democratic Party, and Adams' supporters became National Republicans.
2. For question 2: Jackson's 1828 appeal centered on portraying himself as a champion against elite corruption in Washington, not big business, Canadian expansion, or Oregon/Texas acquisition.
3. For question 3: Jackson's supporters framed Adams as an out-of-touch, corrupt elitist to appeal to the "common man," contrasting with Jackson's populist image.
4. For question 4: Jackson's two invasions of Spanish Florida is a verifiable historical fact; the other options are subjective claims or criticisms.
5. For question 5: Claiming Jackson was morally unfit for office is a subjective judgment (opinion); the other options are verifiable historical facts.
6. For question 6: "Aristocrat" refers to a privileged, high-ranking class.
7. For question 7: "Mudslinging" describes using scandalous attacks to discredit opponents.
8. For question 8: "Malicious" means intentionally harmful or spiteful.
9. For question 9: A "grassroots movement" is rooted in ordinary people as its base.
10. For question 10: "Martial law" is military-imposed temporary rule over an area.

Answer:

1. b. John Q. Adams was supported by a nationwide grassroots movement that increased the public's involvement in the political process.
2. a. Many saw Jackson as a champion capable of crushing the aristocrats, fighting corruption in DC, and restoring honor to the government.
3. c. They branded Adams as a corrupt elitist and an aristocrat who wanted to increase the size and power of government.
4. b. Andrew Jackson led two invasions of Spanish-held Florida.
5. c. Jackson was morally unfit to hold the office of the presidency.
6. b. aristocrat
7. e. mudslinging
8. c. malicious
9. a. grassroots movement
10. d. martial law