Author Question: How does this cartoon of a demonic Andrew Jackson dangling the spoils of victory before eager office ... (Read 78 times)

shofmannx20 · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

How does the image of Daniel Webster on the right contrast to that of the stump speaker on the left?

A) Webster is portrayed as a shady character, while the stump speaker reflects enlightenment.
B) Webster speaks for states' rights, while the stump speaker promotes a strong union.
C) Webster stands as a model of virtue, while the stump speaker bends to the will of the people.
D) Webster speaks for the common man, while the stump speaker represents aristocrats.

Question 2

The Force Bill gave Jackson the power to __________.

A) use military power to collect revenues
B) engage in an undeclared naval war with Britain
C) remove the Cherokees from their homelands
D) reward his supporters with political appointments

Question 3

Why did President Jackson defend Secretary of War John Eaton's wife Peggy when Washington society began to spread rumors about her potentially promiscuous lifestyle?

A) He sympathized with her because his late wife dealt with the same type of rumors.
B) He admired her tenacity to stand up to his nemesis John C. Calhoun's wife.
C) He was grateful to her for serving as his White House hostess after the death of his wife.
D) He felt connected to her because he too had gone through two marriages.

Question 4

How does this cartoon of a demonic Andrew Jackson dangling the spoils of victory before eager office seekers contradict what actually happened during his presidential administration?

A) Jackson limited his political appointments to a small elite group of well-educated men.
B) Jackson replaced every federal officeholder with his own political supporters.
C) Jackson was morally opposed to doling out federal office jobs to his supporters.
D) Jackson only replaced about 20 percent of current officeholders with his own supporters.