Virginia and US History Ch.5 || The Age of Jackson

Andrew Jackson

• Nicknamed “Old Hickory” for his toughness

• Major General during the War of 1812

• Wins major victories in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend & The Battle of New Orleans

• Leads campaign against Seminole & Creek Indians

• “Man of the people”, “Common Man”

• Supports removing property qualifications for voting

The Election of 1824 + 1828 candidates

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams

• Son of President John Adams

• Strong support in New England

• Favors internal improvements: National Road, Erie Canal

Results of the Election of 1824

• Federalist Party Dissolved

• 4 Democratic-Republicans run & No one receives majority

• Goes to the House of Representatives

• Adams is named the next President

Who wins the Election of 1824?

John Quincy Adams

How does Andrew Jackson react to the Election of 1824’s results?

He called Adams’ victory a “corrupt bargain”

Results of the Election of 1828

• 3 times as many people vote

• Andrew Jackson wins

Who became the 7th president (winner of 1828)?

President Andrew Jackson

Overall, what did Jackson do as the President?

• Strengthened the power of the presidency

• Took on many opponents

What did Jackson do regarding Bureaucracy?

• Distrusted DC bureaucrats

• Fired hundreds and replaces with his supporters

• Rewarded his campaign supporters with jobs – The Spoils System

What did Jackson do regarding Native Americans?

• Passed the Indian Removal Act

• “5 Civilized Tribes” forced west to reservations

  • The Trail of Tears was their route

What did Jackson do regarding the National Bank?

• He thought the bank was the tool of the wealthy

• Vetoed its charter in 1832

• Placed Federal money in state banks

• Caused Panic of 1837

What did Jackson do regarding nullification?

He threatened to send military to collect a tariff from South Carolina when they claimed they could nullify it (Federal Tariff of 1832)

Which political party did Jackson create?

the modern Democratic Party

Jackson expanded use of the ______

presidential veto

Which party was organized in opposition to the Democratic Party?

Whigs Party

Whigs Party

• It arose in opposition to Andrew Jackson 

• It supported temperance and the use of the government for economic development.

Which political party was organized in opposition to continued immigration by Irish and German immigrants?

Know-Nothing Party

Most abolitionists considered the political system…

too corrupt to help with slavery issues

The Second Great Awakening

New religious revival movement

• Challenged traditional Protestant views

• Encouraged an emotional attachment to religion 

• Emphasized the power of each person rather than just churches to control their own soul and salvation 

• taught personal responsibility 

• wanted to improve the world 

When does Mexico win independence from Spain?

1821

Who began settling Mexico’s northern border (Texas)?

Americans, but they retained US customs