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Election of 1828
Jackson wins the presidency
Calhoun becomes VP
Marks shift in power towards common men of South and West
Andrew Jackson
President (1829-1937)
Participated in active campaigning and popularized mudslinging -Weaponized his image as a war hero to gain votes
Leader of the democrats
Victim in the Corrupt Bargain
Democratic Party (Jacksonians)
Major political party of Election of 1828
Formation marked the end of Era of Good Feelings
Split from the Democratic-Republican Party
Want weaker federal government
Favored states rights, the small farmers, slave holders, etc.
Grass Root campaigns
National Republicans
Major political party of Election of 1828
Split from the Democratic-Republican Party
Formation marked the end of Era of Good Feelings
Support the National bank
For high tariffs, but want slightly lower tariffs with fewer items
Candidate: John Quincy Adams
Spoils System
The political system where positions in government are determined by your close relations with the President rather than qualifications
Peggy Eaton
Controversial wife of Secretary of War who divided Jackson's cabinet
John C. Calhoun
Vice President of the United States during Jackson's presidency
Disagreements with Jackson led to him resigning
Eventually led the secession in South Caroline
Maysville Road
One of the numerous internal improvements that was vetoed by Jackson
Kentucky Road that was to be built by the federal government
Worcester vs Georgia
Supreme court case
Cherokees in Georgia establish land there and white people want to take it from them
Marshall rules that the Cherokees have a right to their land
Ruling ignored by Jackson
Trail of Tears
Native Americans are foribly removed from their property and for
South Carolina Exposition and Protest
1828; The proclamation by South Carolina that stated the high Protective tariff was unconstitutional and that, even if it isn't, they're within their right to nullify the tariff
Written by Calhoun
Denmark Vesey
Slave Revolt in SC; locals became scared the North would use it to band slavery
Webster-Hayne Debate
1830; A debate concerning the development and distribution of Western land. NE wants slow development and high tariffs South wants neither of those
Tariff of 1832
The tariff meant to satisfy the South after the Tariff of Abominations; doesn't work and Calhoun resigns
Ordinance of Nullification
Issued by South Carolina to nullify tariffs in their state; plans to secede afterwards
Force Bill
Bill passed to authorize use of military force and enforce Federal law
Tariff of 1833
Tariff issued in order to compromise with South Carolina; decreases overtime until it's 25%
Election of 1832
Clay (Republican) vs Jackson (Democrat); Jackson dominates, indicating support for destroying the National Bank
Anto-Masonic Party
Political party/Secret society that created the first Nominating convention
Pet Banks
State and local banks issued by Jackson to replace the National bank
Pocket Veto
A type of veto where the President would postpone signing a bill until it expired; often used by Jackson
Texas
A future US state that was originally a part of Mexico; populated by Americans which created problems
Battle of San Janico
The battle in which Texas gained its independence
Texan Revolution
Started in the Alamo; caused by taxation without representation and banning of slavery
Lonestar Republic
The system of government of Texas while it was an independent nation; tried to become US state, but didn't because it would upset the slave-free state balance
Election of 1836
Van Buren wins the election against the Whig Party
Whig Party
A sectionalist party united by their hatred of Andrew Jackson; temporarily replaced the republicans
NE wants a national bank, high tariff, and no immigration
W and S want internal improvements and states rights
Panic of 1837
Economic depression caused by Jackson's Pet banks
Overprinting notes and expanding farmers
Specie Circular
AJ policy that decreed people need gold and silver to pa back loans; multiple business and farmers can't pay; People blame Van Buren
1838 Elections
Whig party takes over the House and Senate
Election of 1840
Harrison (Whig Party) wins the election; President dies 30 days later
Whig Convention
The Whig party elects William Henry Harrison as their representative and John Tyler as the VP
Industrial Revolution
Brought to America by Samuel Slater; Era of increase of manufacturing and mass production
Patent Laws
Laws that garauntee nobody can copy a product or method for 14 years
Cotton Gin
A labor saving device that exponentially increased the production of cotton and revived slavery; made by Eli Whiteney
Labor Saving Devices
Machines that decreased the amount of workers required
Labor
Women, men, and children start working in factories; harsh conditions and lack of pay
Labor Unions
Coalition of workers to defend their rights; Caused by the horrible working conditions
Commonwealth vs Hunt
1842; Court case that declared labor unions are perfectly legal
John Deere
Company, person, and thing; Labor saving device that's a steel plow; more land and planted crops
McCormick Reaper
Labor-saving device that made harvesting faster and easier; created by McCormick Reaper
Transportation Revolution
A spike in internal improvements such as roads, railroads, and canals
National Road
1811-1852; Countrywide road to the west built to unify the US and increase trade and immigration travel
Steamboat
Created by Robert Fulton; people can now travel upstream
Clipper Ships
1840s-1850s; wooden ships developed for faraway commerce
Commodore Matthew Perry
The guy who forced Japan to open their market to the US
Steamships
Replace clipper ships in the 1860's; oceangoing ships that are a way for poor people to get to the US
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