Chapter 13 Cards Flashcards
Trail of Tears
Was a route were the Americans forced several Native American tribes to go
Tariff of Abomination
Was the name given to tariff of 1828
Indian Removal Act
Was passed by congress, was during Andrew jacksons presidency, it authorized the president to negotiate with Indian tribes in the southern United States and for them to be removed to federal territory.
Bank War
Refers to the struggle of the second bank of the United States having an issue rechartering.
Whig Party
American political party formed in the 1830s to oppose Andrew Jackson and the Democrats
Two Party System
A system where two major political parties dominate
Spoils System
The practice of a successful political party giving public office to its supporters.