Jackson Era Flashcards
Democratic Party
A political party formed by supporters of Andrew Jackson after the presidential election of 1824.
Jacksonian Democracy
An expansion of voting during the popular Andrew Jackson administration. The idea of expanding democracy, its ideas, and influences in the 1820-1830’s.
Spoils System
A politician’s practice of giving government jobs to his or her supporters.
Indian Removal Act
A congressional act that authorized the removal of Native Americans who lived east of the Mississippi River.
Trail of Tears
An 800-mile forced march made by the Cherokee from their homeland in Georgia to Indian Territory; resulted in the deaths of almost one-fourth of the Cherokee people.
Tariff of Abominations
The nickname given to a tariff by southerners who opposed it.
States’ Rights Doctrine
The belief that the power of the states should be greater than the power of the federal government.
Nullification Crisis
A dispute led by John C. Calhoun that said that states could ignore federal laws if they believed those laws violated the Constitution.
Secede
To formally withdraw from the Union or an organization. to leave the union. South Carolina threaten to secede if the government threatened to enforce the tariffs.
John C. Calhoun
A life-long South Carolinian and Jackson’s Vice President. South Carolina Senator - was in favor of state’s rights, limited government, and nullification
Inflation
Increased prices for goods and services combined with the reduced value of money. Prices of goods go up, and the value of money goes down.
Panic of 1837
A financial crisis in the United States that led to an economic depression.
Depression
A steep drop in economic activity combined with rising unemployment.
Whig Party
A political party formed in 1834 by opponents of Andrew Jackson who supported a strong legislature. Political party formed in 1834 to oppose policies of Andrew Jackson. It favored the idea of a weak president and a strong Congress. The party chose 4 men to run against Van Buren.
Nicholas Biddle
President of the U.S. Bank.
Abomination
A feeling of hatred
Prior to the 1820s, who was able to vote in elections?
Only property owners.
Prior to the 1820s, who was able to vote in elections?
Only property owners.
With the passing of the new voting laws, who was able to vote in elections?
All white males.
What did Andrew Jackson call the spoils system?
It gave jobs to people that supported the democratic party.
Which region in the United States liked the passage of the Tariff of Abominations?
The North.
Which regions in the United States did not like the passage of the Tariff of Abominations?
The South.
What state threatened to secede from the Union after the passage of the Tariff of Abominations? Who was the leader that tried to convince them to leave?
South Carolina
What was the Webster-Hayne debate over?
It was a debate about states’ rights. This resulted in constitutional issues. Robert E. Hayne argued that nullification gave states a way to lawfully protest federal legislation. Webster argued that the U.S. was one nation, not a pact among individual states. The well-being of the nation should overrule the individual states.
What were the 3 reasons that Andrew Jackson disliked the U.S. Bank?
- He questioned the legality of the banks.
- He believed that it was an unconstitutional extension of power in congress.
- He thought inflation was unfair, and argued that Americans should use gold or silver instead of paper.
What led to the rise of the Whig Party?
It was formed to oppose Jackson. They chose 4 men to run against Van Buren, the next presidential candidate backed by Andrew Jackson.
