Chapter 10 history

Jacksonian Democracy expanded political participation for many white males, especially through broader voting rights and more popular campaigning

Andrew Jackson presented himself as a champion of the “common man” and used the presidency in a much stronger way than earlier presidants

Jackson’s supporters believed he was fighting against elite privilege, especially the Bank of the United States

The era also included major conflict over Native American removal and nullification

nullification

The claim that a state could reject a federal law

Jacksonian Democracy

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Spoils System

Giving government jobs to political supporters

Corrupt Bargain

Jackson supporters’ charge that Adams and Clay made a deal in 1824

Indian Removal Act

Law that forces Native Americans to relocate west of the Mississippi River, leading to the Trail of Tears.

Trail of Tears

Forced Cherokee removal that caused thousands of deaths

Bank War

Jackson’s fight against the Second Bank of the United States

Whigs

Jackson’s main opponents, who supported a stronger national government and the American System

American System

a 19th-century economic plan championed by Henry Clay to foster national self-sufficiency and industrialization following the War of 1812

Election of 1812

Jackson won the most votes, but not a majority. The house chose John Quincy Adams. Jackson’s supporters called this the Corrupt Bargain.

Election of 1812 (2)

Jackson defeated Adams in a bitter campaign. This election helped launch the era of mass politics and stronger party organization.

Indian Removal Act - 1830

Jackson signed the law to remove Native Americans from the Southeast. The Cherokee resisted, but they were eventually forced out.

Trail of Tears (2)

Thousands of Cherokee died during the forced march West. This is one of the clearest examples if the harshness of Jacksonian policy.

Nullification Crisis

South Carolina tried to nullify the tariff laws. Jackson defended the Union and said secession was not acceptable.

Bank War

Jackson vetoed the recharter of the Second Bank, removed federal deposits, and attacked the bank as a symbol.

Panic of 1837

Jackson’s economic policies helped create instability, and the country suffered a major depression after he left office.