Andrew Jackson's Presidency and Political Impact

Democratic Party

Advocated for common men and limited federal power.

Whig Party

Opposed Jackson, supported strong federal government.

Bank War

Debate over the Second Bank of the US.

Panic of 1837

Economic crisis due to bank expiration policies.

Jacksonian Democracy

Expanded suffrage, removed property qualifications.

Maysville Road Veto

Opposed federal funding for state infrastructure projects.

Seminole Wars

Conflicts with Seminoles over land and relocation.

Indian Removal Act of 1830

Authorized forced relocation of Native Americans.

Trail of Tears

Cherokee relocation resulting in thousands of deaths.

Corrupt Bargain

Adams' election influenced by Clay's support.

Battle of New Orleans

Jackson's victory that boosted his national fame.

Tariff of 1828

High tariff causing sectional tensions and opposition.

Nullification Crisis

South Carolina's rejection of federal tariff laws.

Worcester v. Georgia

Cherokees won court case, Jackson ignored ruling.

Spoils System

Rewarded supporters with government jobs post-election.

States' Rights

Belief in state authority over federal government.

Protective Tariffs

Taxes to shield American manufacturers from competition.

National Bank

Central bank proposed for economic stability.

Infrastructure Development

Investment in transportation for economic growth.

King Andrew I

Nickname for Jackson due to his power use.

Election of 1828

Dramatic voter turnout increase favoring Jackson.

Economic Collapse

Result of bank policies and foreign crises.

Federal Involvement

Opposition to government funding of local projects.

Dawes Act

put natives in individual allotments of land and aimed to assimilate them into American society.