Age of the Common Man (1820-1840) Flashcards
What was the “states new constitution?”
mandating everyone, except for women and slaves, can vote.
Who was nicknamed “Old Hickory” and what does that mean?
Andrew Jackson. It meant “flexable.”
What was campaigning like?
There were slogans, parades, campaigns (heroism), nasty elections.
What the two party systems during the “age of the common man”
democrats and whigs
(Jackson: Democrats/Anti-Jackson: Whigs)
What was Jackson’s belief of the common man?
How was it different compare to Jefferson’s belief?
Jackson believed “anyone can rule” as president.
versus
Jefferson believed “anyone with talent, education, and merit can rule” as president.
Why did Jackson veto the “bank?”
the bank was corrupted. It was the “arms of the rich.” Rich were setting the interest rate.
What method did the U.S. used to elect the president
by written ballot (instead of nay or aye)
What was the Indian Removal Act of 1830 (cause)?
It moved Native Americans westward.
Trail of Tears (1835-1838) - Georgia to Oklahoma
40,000 deaths; mostly from starvation (effect).
Who was Elizabeth Blackwell?
First female who was a licensed doctor.
What was the “age of the common man?”
The first political reform.
