Expanding Democracy (College Board AP® US History): Flashcards
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Define growth of men's franchise.
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Define growth of men's franchise.
The growth of men's franchise was the expansion of voting rights for white men as states loosened land-ownership requirements.
How did many new states change voting requirements?
Many new states loosened the land-ownership requirement; eight had no land or economic requirement for white men to vote.
States like Ohio and Mississippi required white men only to pay a small to vote.
States like Ohio and Mississippi required white men only to pay a small tax to vote.
True or False?
The changes in voting requirements extended the vote to every group.
False.
Some groups lost the vote; New Jersey took it away from women, "persons of color," and immigrants in 1807.
Define Panic of 1819.
The Panic of 1819 was the first major economic crisis in the United States.
What triggered the Panic of 1819?
The Second Bank of the United States tightened its lending policies and asked that loans be repaid to control inflation.
How did the Panic of 1819 affect farmers?
Farmers lost land as banks confiscated property.
True or False?
The Panic of 1819 hurt only poor Americans.
False.
The impact was nationwide; wealthy Americans also lost significant amounts of money.
How did the Panic of 1819 change attitudes toward banks?
Distrust and hostility toward banks grew across the nation.
Why did support for workhouses grow after the Panic of 1819?
Workhouses were seen as a way to reform perceived "bad" behaviors and discourage reliance on charities.
True or False?
Several major political parties competed in the election of 1824.
False.
Only one dominant party, the Democratic-Republican Party, took part in the election of 1824, although it was split into Democrats and National Republicans.
Who were the four candidates in the 1824 presidential election?
John Quincy Adams, William Crawford, Henry Clay, and Andrew Jackson ran for president.
Why did the House of Representatives choose the president in 1824?
No candidate won a majority in the Electoral College.
In 1824, Democrats within the Democratic-Republican Party were constructionists, while National Republicans were loose constructionists.
In 1824, Democrats within the Democratic-Republican Party were strict constructionists, while National Republicans were loose constructionists.
Define "Corrupt Bargain."
The "Corrupt Bargain" was Jackson's accusation that Adams and Clay made a deal: Clay backed Adams and was then named Secretary of State.
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