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2. A Native American tribe from the Southeastern United States.
3. The eighth President of the United States (1837-1841).
4. Rewarding political supporters with government positions and favors.
9. A severe economic depression in the United States that began in 1837. It was characterized by bank failures, high unemployment, and a general economic downturn. The panic was partly attributed to the collapse of the cotton and land markets.
10. Fourth Chief Justice of the United States, known for influential decisions on constitutional law.
12. Forced relocation of Native American tribes, resulting in many deaths.
14. State banks chosen by President Andrew Jackson to receive federal government deposits after he vetoed the rechartering of the Second Bank of the United States. These banks weseen as supportive of Jackson's policies.
15. A political party in the early 19th century supporting a strong federal government.

1. Individuals representing a group at a conference or meeting.
5. The second central bank in the US (1816-1836).
6. The ninth President of the United States, serving the shortest term in U.S. presidential history (March 4, 1841 – April 4, 1841). He died of pneumonia after only one month in office.
7. Designated area in present-day Oklahoma for relocated Native American tribes.
8. The right to vote in political elections.
11. A political party in the mid-19th century that opposed President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic Party. The Whigs favored a strong federal government, protective tariffs, and internal improvements.
13. Law authorizing the relocation of Native American tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River.