Back to exercise contents Back to exercise 19 Exercise 19-Mixed constructions Possible Revisions 2. Jackson was elected president partly because he was a popular general. 4. Jackson originated the practice of using political patronage to reward supporters. 6. During Jackson's first term, South Carolina's desire to secede posed a danger to the Union. 8. Sanctioned by Jackson, the infamous Trail of Tears was the forced march of the Cherokees west to the Oklahoma territory. 10. Jackson defeated Henry Clay in 1832 to win another four-year presidential term. Back to exercise 19 Back to exercise contents

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