Jackson and the Growth of Democracy Flashcards
Define Democratic party.
The idea that the government should be ran by the common people
How did Jackson promote the democratic party?
He promoted the democratic part by having the kitchen cabinet, civil servants, spoil systems, and taking the tariffs away.
What happened during the election of 1824?
In this election, Jackson ran for president but lost to John Quincy Adams.
What occurred on the election of 1828?
In this election Andrew Jackson got enough votes to win the election and become president.
Explain the spoil system.
The spoil system is the practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs.
Define tariff.
A tariff is the law that put taxes on imported goods.
What was jackson’s issue with the Bank of The United States?
He believed they only benefitted rich eastern depositors, at farmers and workers expenses.
What did the Supreme Court decide on the National US Bank?
They decided it was constitutional.
Clay did what to the bank?
He renewed the contract for bank to stay.
How did jackson deal with the bank?
He vetoed the renewal and supreme court to make bank give all deposits to state banks.
Who did the trail of tears impact?
The cherokee indians.
What was the trail of tears?
The trail of tears was the removal of the cherokee indians in 1838 and 1839.
What did the supreme court say about the trail of tears act.
Supreme court decided they have the right to keep their land.
Who was in the Five Civilized Tribe?
Creek, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminole.
Why were they the 5 civilized tribe?
they were the 5 civilized tribe because the adapted to many white ways.
