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THE AGE OF JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY
1824-1840
Andrew Jackson – 7th President
Jackson was President from 1829-1837 He had lost in 1824 because of the “Corrupt
Bargain” between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay
Jacksonian Democracy
Expands suffrage (right to vote)—all white men over 21 can vote
The common man gains more influence
How did Jackson help the common man?
By 1830s, most states allowed the popular vote to determine who wins their electoral vote
Creates the Spoils System Loyal supporters get rewarded with
government jobs
Bank WarJackson vetoes the Bank of the US Says National Bank is
unconstitutional Says it helps the rich at the expense
of the common man
Nullification Crisis 1832 South Carolina wanted to
nullify (ignore) a new protective tariff
Thought North would benefit from tariff; South would pay higher prices for goods
S.C. also threatens to secede (leave the Union) if tariff is not repealed
Jackson threatens S.C. with force ends the crisis peacefully
Impact 1. Jackson avoids war
2. South to use secession as a threat to protect their states’ rights
Indian Removal
Jackson wants Indians to move out of the South to allow westward expansion
Open up Georgia, Alabama,
Mississippi to settlement (cotton plantations) This would allow for the
expansion of slavery Creates the Indian
Territory (later Oklahoma)
Indian Removal Indian Removal Act (1830) allows the
federal government to make treaties with Indians They could “exchange” their homelands for
lands in Indian Territory (Oklahoma) 1831—Worcester v. Georgia—the Supreme
Court said that the states can’t force the Indians to move Jackson ignores the decision, begins removal
of 60,000 Indians 1837Cherokees forced to march to Indian
Territory in winter. Becomes known as the Trail of Tears (4,000 out of 16,000 die along the trail)
Closure 1. Give several
examples of how Jackson helped out the average American during his time.
Which action taken by Jackson do you think would be most criticized by historians today?
3. Why do you think some people would say it’s ironic that Jackson is on the $20 bill?