JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY 1825 1850
PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON
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Question
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Which of the following headlines best describes the Spoils System?
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Andrew Jackson hires fellow military officer to lead the Department of Defense
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Andrew Jackson resigns as President of the United States
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Andrew Jackson makes John Q. Adams Vice President
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Andrew Jackson spends $1 million dollars on the military
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The spoils system was the practice of granting jobs and political favors to those who supported the winning party during the election.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: President Jackson was a passionate defender of the spoils system which he created. He believed that it played a crucial role in American democracy because it ensured there were new perspectives throughout the federal civil service, which helped to prevent corruption and rot.
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