Unit 5 ~ Age Of Jackson Flashcards
Why Did The Indian Removal Act Happen ?
Colonists Wanted Natives Land & Resources
Nullification Crisis
Government Passed Tariffs Of Abominations Which South Carolina Didn’t Like & Stated They Could Nullify Federal Laws. They Also Threatened To Secede From The Union, Resulting In Andrew Jackson Enforcing The Force Act Which Strengthened Federal Government.
Spoils System
Political Party Gives Its Jobs To Its Supporters, Friends, & Relatives After Winning An Election As A Sort Of Celebration
How Was President Jackson Different ?
Favored The Common Man As More Elite & Was Known As The Common Mans President
Worcester V. Georgia Proved What ?
Since The Indian Removal Act Forced Natives Off There Land The Cherokee Sued to Keep There Land But The Court Favored With Relocating The Natives. This Proved The State Didn’t Have Any Power To Take & Was Vetoed By Andrew Jackson.
