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1. Why was Andrew Jackson criticized for appointing his supporters to positions of power?

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Jackson was criticized for appointing his own supporter to positions of power because this way Jackson would have more government officials in his favor, making the system unfair.

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This was a part of Jackson's spoils system.

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