Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson

Seventh President of the United States, known as 'Old Hickory', who was involved in the Indian Removal Act and the Bank War.

Trail of Tears

The forced relocation of the Cherokee Nation in the 1830s, resulting in the suffering of thousands.

Specie Circular

An 1836 executive order issued by Jackson requiring payment for public lands to be in gold and silver.

Kitchen Cabinet

An informal group of advisors to President Andrew Jackson that developed during his administration.

Corrupt Bargain

The alleged agreement between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay that resulted in Adams winning the presidency in 1824.

nullification crisis

A conflict between South Carolina and the federal government over tariffs and states' rights during Jackson's presidency.

Bank War

The political struggle around the renewal of the charter of the Second Bank of the United States during Jackson's presidency.

Worcester v. Georgia

A Supreme Court case ruling that affirmed the rights of the Cherokee Nation against state interference.

Indian Removal Act

The 1830 law that authorized the forced removal of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands.

Battle of New Orleans

A battle during the War of 1812 where Andrew Jackson achieved a decisive victory after the treaty had been signed.

Petticoat Affair

A social scandal during Jackson’s presidency involving the wife of his Secretary of War and the cabinet's response.

Jacksonian Democracy

A 19th century political philosophy that expanded suffrage to all white male citizens and promoted the common man's rights.

Cherokee Phoenix

The first newspaper published by a Native American tribe, established by the Cherokee Nation.

Specie

Gold or silver used as currency.

Second Bank of the United States

A national bank chartered in 1816 that was dissolved by Jackson in 1836 amid controversies.

Creek War

A conflict between the United States and the Creek Nation, where Jackson emerged as a notable military leader.

Tariff of Abominations

The 1828 tariff that raised duties on imports, leading to significant discontent in Southern states.

Kitchen Cabinet

A group of informal advisors that supported Andrew Jackson outside of his official cabinet.

American Conflict

A book by Horace Greeley that explored themes of conflict and politics in American history.

Treaty of New Echota

A treaty signed in 1835 that ceded Cherokee land to the U.S. government and led to the Trail of Tears.

Andrew Jackson

This seventh president famously said, 'John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it!' in response to a Supreme Court ruling.