Age Of Jackson Flashcards
Tariff of Abominations
An 1828 law that raised the taxes on raw materials and manufactured goods. This upset the south because they felt that the economic interests of the northeast were determining national economic policy.
Trail Of Tears
The tragic journey of the Cherokee people from their homeland to Indian Territory between 1838 and 1839; thousands of Cherokee died.
Inflation
An increase in the price of goods and services and a decrease in the value of money.
Nullification
If the state feels a law is unconstitutional, they can ignore it. If The South Felt That A Law Was Unconstitutional, They Could Ignore It
Why did Three Times As Many People Vote In The Presidential Election Of 1828 As In 1824? (ㄴㅎㄹㅎ)ㄴ
This Was The First Election That The Common Man Was Allowed To Vote
John Marshall
Chief Justice Of The US Who Ruled in Favor of the Cherokee Indians, but was ignored by Jackson
Nicholas Biddle
The President Of The Second Bank (Andrew Jackson Got Rid Of The Second Bank)
Panic Of 1837
To Much Paper Money Was Being Printed Out.
Old Hickory
The Nickname Andrew Jackson’s Troops Gave Him Because He Was As Tough As Hickory
Which Group Was Most Burt By The Indian Removal Act?
The Cherokee Indians
Why Didn’t The Southern States Approve Of The High Protective Tariff?
They had to pay more money, and it favored the north
Andrew Jackson
The first westerner elected president and a common man
12th Amendment
When no one wins the electoral college, then it is taken to the House of Representatives
“Corrupt Bargain”
Henry Clay’s supporters would vote for John Quincy Adams; In return, he became Secretary of State
Spoils System
Giving Jobs To Your Friends
Indian Removal Act
Moving The Indians West So White Settlers Could Take Their Land
John Quincy Adams
Won The Presidency In The Election Of 1824 Through A Corrupt Bargain
Henry Clay
Finished 4th in the election of 1824, and was involved in the corrupt bargain. He lowered the tariffs.
Rachael Jackson
Married Andrew Jackson when she was still married to someone else. Her Marital status became a big issue. Jackson’s Political Opponents picked on her and she died of a heart attack because of the tress
John C. Calhoun
Vice President from South Carolina. He was against the tariffs and in Favor of nullification.
Martin Van Buren
Jackson’s Second Vice President who was later elected president
In 1824, Andrew Jackson won the most popular votes and the most electoral votes, but not awarded the presidency. Why?
He did not get the majority electoral college so it went to the House Of Representatives.
Explain The Twelfth Amendment
When No One Wins The Electoral College, it goes to the House Of Representatives
What People Were Andrew Jackson’s Biggest Supporters?
Common People
After he left the presidency, John Quincy Adams became the first ex-president to do this. What Was It?
He Went back into office as a representative in the House of Representatives .
What Does The Phrase “To The Victor Go The Spoils” Mean?
The Winner gets The The Benefits
What was the main purpose of the Indian Removal Act?
To Remove The Indians From Their Land so The White Men Could Have Better Land
What was the courts decision when the Cherokees brought their case before the US Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court Supported Th Cherokees BUTAndrew Jackson Ignored The Ruling Of The Supreme Court.
Why was Rachael Jackson A Controversial Figure?
Because She Committed Adultery
What event caused friction between President Jackson and Vice-President Calhoun?
Calhoun was upset that the tariff favored the North and Jackson was upset That Calhoun Favored Nullification
How Was The Nullification Crisis Resolved?
Henry Clay proposed a reduction of the tariff and both sides were happy
Why Did Andrew Jackson dislike the national bank?
Because it favored the rich
What Was A Cause Pf The Panic Of 1837?
Too Much Paper Money Was Printed
How was Martin Van Buren affected by the economic depression that took place during his first weeks as president?
He was blamed for the economic failure that followed Jackson’s Terms.
How did the events of Jackson’s early life shape him?
The British Killed His Brother, He Grew Up Without A Father, His Mother Died, He Fought In The Revolutionary War which gave him a large grudge against the British
- Give An Example Of How Jacksonian Democracy was Similar To Jeffersonian Democracy
- Give An Example Of How They Were Different
- Whose Presidency Did You Favor: Jackson’s or Jefferson’s? Why?
They Are Similar Because They Both Favored The Common Man
They Are Different Because Jackson Favored A Strong Presidency While Jefferson Favored The States
I Favored Jacksonian Democracy because it favored the rights of the common man and power in the central government. Without a strong central government, the states could get Too much power and secede from the union
