Question

1. how did the spoils system change the way government jobs were given out during jacksons presidency?

jobs were given based on merit and experience
jobs were given to supporters and friends of the president
jobs were only given to people from the south
jobs were chosen by congress

1. why did south carolina threaten to secede from the union during jacksons presidency?

they wanted to support the bank of the united states
they opposed the tariff and believed states could nullify federal laws
they wanted to expand slavery into texas
they disagreed with the indian removal act

1. which of the following best explains why texas was not immediately admitted to the united states after gaining independence?

the u.s. was afraid of war with mexico
texas did not want to join the united states
there were concerns about the expansion of slavery
the u.s. wanted to keep good relations with britain

Explanation:

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The spoils system under Jackson meant government jobs were awarded to those who supported him (supporters, friends) rather than merit. Option 1 is merit - based (not spoils), option 3 is false (not restricted to Southerners), option 4 is false (president, not Congress, gave jobs).

South Carolina threatened secession over the tariff (they opposed it as it hurt their economy) and the idea of nullification (states could nullify federal laws they disliked). Option 1: They opposed the Bank, not supported. Option 3: Texas expansion was later. Option 4: Indian Removal Act was not the reason for their secession threat.

Texas was a slave - holding republic. The U.S. had concerns about expanding slavery (balance between free and slave states). Option 1: Mexico's reaction was not the main immediate admission issue. Option 2: Texas wanted to join. Option 4: Britain's relations were not the key factor.

Answer:

B. Jobs were given to supporters and friends of the president

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