The Age of Jackson Review Guide Answers

Andrew Jackson

7th President of the US, responsible for the removal of Native Americans from the Southeast and economic issues post-presidency.

John Quincy Adams

6th President of the US, defeated Jackson in the Election of 1824 due to a 'corrupt bargain'.

Henry Clay

Ardent opponent of Jackson and creator of the American System.

John C. Calhoun

Jackson’s first Vice President who resigned over the Nullification Crisis in South Carolina.

Martin Van Buren

Known as 'Little Magician', he replaced Calhoun as VP and succeeded Jackson as President, facing economic issues from Jackson’s policies.

The Nullification Crisis

Initiated by the Tariff of Abominations; South Carolina claimed it could nullify the tariff due to its unconstitutionality, causing a rift between Jackson and Calhoun.

Spoils System

The practice of giving public office to supporters; utilized by Jackson.

Indian Removal Act of 1830

Legislation that authorized the forced removal of Native Americans from the Southeast.

Trail of Tears

The 5,000-mile trail forced upon Native Americans during their relocation, resulting in suffering from exposure, disease, and starvation.

Jackson’s War Against the B.U.S

Jackson's refusal to recharter the Bank of the US and his withdrawal of federal deposits into state banks.

Worcester v Georgia

Supreme Court case ruling that the Cherokee were sovereign and could not be forcibly removed.

John Marshall

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who ruled against Jackson in several cases.

William Henry Harrison

9th President of the US who died 30 days into office after catching pneumonia during his inauguration.

John Tyler

Harrison’s VP who became President after Harrison's death, credited with creating the line of succession.

‘Tippecanoe and Tyler Too’

Campaign slogan used to promote Harrison and Tyler, making them relatable to the public.

Manifest Destiny

The belief in the inevitable expansion of the United States' boundaries westward, seen as a God-given right.

Oregon Trail

A route taken by many Americans moving westward due to Manifest Destiny.

Texas Revolution

Conflict in 1835-36 when Texas rebelled against Mexico, gaining independence.

Annexation of Texas

The process in which Texas requested to join the US in 1844, finalized by Tyler.

The Alamo

Texas fort attacked by the Mexican military; became a symbol of hope and martyrdom.

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

Mexican General who led the attack on the Alamo.

James K Polk

11th President of the US, known for his goal of facilitating US expansion.

Oregon Treaty of 1846

Agreement with England that set the US northern border at 49˚, including Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

Mexican American War

Conflict initiated when Mexico refused to sell land in the Southwest; led to a decisive US victory.

Zachary Taylor

Military General and hero of the Mexican-American War.

Winfield Scott

Military General who served alongside Taylor in the Mexican campaign.

John C. Fremont

Military General who led the campaign in California during the Mexican-American War.

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Treaty that ended the Mexican-American War and granted the US the Mexican Cession.

Mexican Cession

Land ceded to the US after the Mexican-American War, including parts of California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Whig Party

Political party that opposed Jackson and the Democrats, led by Clay and Adams, promoting the rule of law.

Democrat Party

Created by Jackson and Van Buren, embodying the principles of popular sovereignty.