The Age of Jackson Review Guide

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on the Age of Jackson, highlighting key terms and definitions.

Andrew Jackson

The 7th President of the United States (1829-1837), known for his populist appeal and expansion of executive power.

John Quincy Adams

The 6th President of the United States (1825-1829), elected through the controversial 'Corrupt Bargain' with Henry Clay.

Henry Clay

A prominent statesman and Speaker of the House known for the American System and the Missouri Compromise.

John C. Calhoun

Vice President under both John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson; a leading advocate for states' rights.

Martin Van Buren

The 8th President of the United States (1837-1841) and a key architect of the Democratic Party.

Nullification Crisis

A confrontation between South Carolina and the federal government over the 'Tariff of Abominations' (1828).

Spoils System

A practice initiated by Jackson awarding government jobs to political supporters, reinforcing party loyalty but leading to corruption.

Indian Removal Act of 1830

Legislation signed by Jackson that authorized the forced relocation of Native American tribes from the Southeast.

Trail of Tears

The forced migration of the Cherokee Nation and other tribes resulting in thousands of deaths due to harsh conditions.

Jackson’s War Against the B.U.S

Opposition by Jackson to the Second Bank of the United States, vetoing its recharter and leading to economic instability.

Worcester v. Georgia

A Supreme Court case (1832) where Chief Justice John Marshall ruled Georgia had no authority over Cherokee lands.

John Marshall

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (1801-1835) who established judicial review and strengthened federal power.

William Henry Harrison

The 9th President of the United States (1841), who died just 32 days into his term.

John Tyler

The 10th President of the United States (1841-1845) who assumed office after Harrison's death.

Manifest Destiny

The belief that the U.S. was destined to expand westward across North America.

Oregon Trail

A key migration route for settlers moving westward to Oregon during the mid-1800s.

Texas Revolution

A conflict (1835-1836) between Texas settlers and Mexico, leading to Texas' independence.

Annexation of Texas

The formal incorporation of Texas into the United States in 1845.

The Alamo

A pivotal battle in the Texas Revolution (1836) where Texan defenders were overwhelmed by Mexican forces.

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

The Mexican general and president who led forces against Texas during the revolution.

James K. Polk

The 11th President of the United States (1845-1849), known for expanding U.S. territory.

Oregon Treaty of 1846

An agreement between the U.S. and Britain that settled the Oregon boundary dispute.

Mexican-American War

A war (1846-1848) between the U.S. and Mexico, largely over territorial disputes following the annexation of Texas.

Zachary Taylor

A U.S. general and hero of the Mexican-American War, later becoming the 12th President.

Winfield Scott

A U.S. general who led the successful campaign to capture Mexico City during the Mexican-American War.

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

The 1848 treaty that ended the Mexican-American War, resulting in significant territorial acquisition for the U.S.

Mexican Cession

The land ceded by Mexico to the U.S. in 1848, including present-day California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Whig Party

A political party that opposed Andrew Jackson and supported economic modernization.

Democratic Party

A political party founded by supporters of Andrew Jackson, advocating for states' rights.