A Democratic Revolution: Politics 1820-1844

The period from 1820 to 1844 marked significant transformations in American politics, characterized by the rise of __________.

Popular democracy and the expansion of suffrage.

The Democratic Party, under __________, emphasized the importance of the common man.

Andrew Jackson

The Second Party System took shape during this time, with the __________ forming in opposition to Jacksonian Democrats.

Whig Party

The Tariff of __________ placed relatively high duties on imports of cheap English cotton cloth.

1816

The Tariff of __________ significantly raised duties on raw materials, textiles, and iron goods, enraging the South.

1828

Jackson's priority was to destroy the centralized plan of economic development known as the __________ System.

American

In response to South Carolina's Ordinance of __________, Jackson denounced Calhoun's doctrine of federalism.

Nullification

The '_____________' refers to the forced removal of Native Americans to the west of the Mississippi River.

Trail of Tears

Jackson's use of __________ to create loyalty within his party became known as the spoils system.

Patronage

In the Supreme Court case __________ v. Georgia, the court sided with the Cherokees against Georgia.

Worcester

Jackson appointed __________ B. Taney as Chief Justice, who partially reversed the decisions of the Marshall Court.

Roger

The panic of __________ began when the Bank of England sharply curtailed the flow of money and credit to the U.S.

1837

The Whig Party began in __________, when a group of congressmen banded together to oppose Andrew Jackson's policies.

1834

The slogan '____________ and Tyler Too!' was associated with the election campaign of William Henry Harrison.

Tippecanoe

John Tyler was nicknamed 'His __________' due to his conflict with the Whigs after Harrison's death.

Accidency

The __________ movement saw artisans and workers organize for fair taxation and universal education.

Working Men's Parties