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pillage or plunder

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rapine

2
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unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition

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temerity

3
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glowing and warmly enthusiastic praise

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encomium

4
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invested with full power

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plenipotentiary

5
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verified or proven to be true in pleading a cause

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averred

6
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language used by a particular group of people

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parlance

7
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tending to stir up conflict

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incendiaries

8
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rapidity of motion or action

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celerity

9
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harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger

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asperity

10
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a court order that requires a person under arrest to be brought to court

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write of habeas corpus

11
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What happened after Jackson received a $1,000 fine from Judge Hall?

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Jackson supporters filled the streets and quickly raised the fine to pay on his behalf. Jackson refused the money and paid the fine himself. The money raised for his support was given to a charitable institution at his request.

12
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Why is Jackson often referred to as Old Hickory?

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This text indicates that it is an allusion to his successful raids in the sacred Indian “Hickory Ground.”

13
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The election of 1824 became known in history as the “Corrupt Bargain.” Though, this text doesn’t explicitly use that terminology, explain why Jackson supporters came up with this label.

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Jackson received more electoral votes than any of the other candidates, but the House of Representatives chose John Quincy Adams instead. Speaker of the House Henry Clay was then chose to be Secretary of State for Adams. Many believe that this arrangement was made in order to get the House to pick Adams over Jackson.

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How did Jackson respond to Mr. Randolph’s attempted assault?

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In typical Jackson fashion, he stated that if he had known the man’s intentions when he came into the room, he could assure you “that he would never again have the temerity to undertake such a thing.”

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Summarize Jackson’s religious statements made on his deathbed.

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“In the hands of a merciful God, I have full confidence … I am ready to depart when called. The Bible is true … Upon that sacred volume I rest my hope of eternal salvation, through the merits and blood of our blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”

16
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Pages 191-193 make the case that Jackson was no ordinary man, and in many respects could be considered one of the most remarkable men who ever lived. Summarize the evidence given for this argument.

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He was prompt and resolute in battle; his courage and fortitude were unmatched; his readiness to adapt and succeed in any situation; he never forgot a favor or failed to remember a friend.