Unit 6 - Andrew Jackson Flashcards
Andrew Jackson
7th President of the United States and former U.S. General which led to the victory of the War of 1812 in New Orleans.
The Corrupt Bargain
Neither Andrew Jackson or John Quincy Adams had won enough popular votes to win, leaving down to the House of Representatives to decide. Henry Clay awarded the presidency to John Quincy Adam and in return he was appointed as Secretary of State.
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act of May 28, 1830, was a law passed during the Presidency of Andrew Jackson, which told the federal government to negotiate Native American land exchanges within state borders for territory west of the Mississippi. Some moved west with little problems, but many resisted. This native movement to the West is known as the Trail of Tears. Natives were forced to relocate to present-day Oklahoma. Many natives died on the journey due to disease, starvation, and other reasons.
Nullification Crisis
The Nullification Crisis was a major issue during Jackson’s presidency. In 1828, the Tariff of 1828 imposed heavy taxes on U.S. imports to support Northern industries, which angered the South, particularly South Carolina. They felt the tariff was unconstitutional and attempted to nullify it. President Andrew Jackson viewed nullification as a threat to the Union, while John C. Calhoun argued states had that right. South Carolina even threatened to secede if they couldn’t nullify the tariff. In response, Jackson enacted the Force Bill in 1833 to enforce tariff collection. Ultimately, both sides reached a compromise to lower the tariffs in exchange for Southern compliance.
Trail of Tears
The path many Natives took to their new land in Oklahoma. Many of them died from starvation, disease, or exhaustion.
