Jackson Unit Flashcards
Who was elected in 1824 and what political party did they belong to?
John Quincy Adams
Republican
Who was elected in 1820 and what Political Party did they belong to?
James Monroe
Republican
Who was elected in 1828 and what political party did they belong to?
Andrew Jackson
Democrat
What was Jackson’s nickname and what was he associated with
Old Hickory
The common man
Describe Jackson’s power
- Ignored Supreme Court decisions
- Refused to enforce Congressional decisions
- Felt high vote gave him a “blank check”
Spoils system
To the victor goes the spoils
Kitchen cabinet
Used friends outside of government as advisors
Indian Removal Bill
GA, AL, MS ignored federal law and seized Indian land with Jackson’s support. Forced tribes west.
Cherokee
Republican government, written language, plantation system, owned slaves
Trail of Tears
Forced march of the Cherokee To Indian Territory/4,500 of 15,000 died on the way.
Seminole
(Florida) led by Osceola. US fought a war with the Seminole/runaway slaves that cost $50 million/2,000 dead before finished.
Tariff
Tax on imports
Tariff of Abominations
(1828) protective tariff. Highest tax in history- 45%
Reasons why SC was angry about tariff
- South traded cotton/agriculture products for European goods that would be taxed.
- Europe might do the same
- States rights: people felt this was sign gov was too powerful
SC reaction to tariff
- SC attempted to nullify
- John C Calhoun resigned and suggested as VP and suggested SC would secede
- Henry Clay compromised- lower tariff not get rid
