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Andrew Jackson
Famous military leader during the War of 1812; known for his victory at the Battle of New Orleans.
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Battle of New Orleans
A significant victory for Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812, occurring in 1815.
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Jacksonian Democracy
The political philosophy emphasizing expansion of suffrage to all white men, opposition to aristocracy, and support for the common man.
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Spoils System
Jackson’s practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs; aimed at promoting democracy but viewed as corrupt.
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Tariff of 1828
Also known as the Tariff of Abominations; designed to protect Northern industries, causing discontent in the South.
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Nullification Crisis
A dispute in which South Carolina declared the Tariff of 1828 null and void; led to Jackson threatening military action.
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Second Bank of the U.S.
Viewed by Jackson as a concentration of elite power; he vetoed its recharter and withdrew federal funds.
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Trail of Tears
The forced relocation of Native American tribes from the Southeast to Oklahoma, resulting in thousands of deaths.
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Panic of 1837
A financial crisis stemming from Jackson’s policies, leading to bank failures and economic depression.
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John C. Calhoun
Political figure advocating for the doctrine of nullification; opposed the Tariff of 1828.
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Cherokee Nation v. Georgia
A Supreme Court case ruling that the Cherokee Nation could not sue in federal court due to its status as a 'domestic dependent nation'.
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Soft Money Advocates
Individuals who supported the use of paper money and easier credit policies.
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Hard Money Advocates
Supporters of gold and silver currency who opposed excessive paper money for its inflationary effects.
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Subtreasury System
Proposed by Van Buren to stabilize the economy by separating federal funds from private banks.
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Manifest Destiny
The belief that U.S. expansion westward was divinely ordained, often causing conflict over territories.
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John Tyler
The 10th U.S. president known as 'His Accidency'; presided over the annexation of Texas.
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Democracy in America
A work by Alexis de Tocqueville analyzing American democracy's strengths and weaknesses.