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The Age of Jacksonian Democracy

The Age of Jacksonian Democracy. 1824-1840. Andrew Jackson – 7 th President. Jackson was President from 1829-1837 He had lost in 1824 because of the “Corrupt Bargain” between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay. Jacksonian Democracy.

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The Age of Jacksonian Democracy

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  1. The Age of Jacksonian Democracy 1824-1840

  2. Andrew Jackson – 7th President • Jackson was President from 1829-1837 • He had lost in 1824 because of the “Corrupt Bargain” between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay

  3. Jacksonian Democracy • Expands suffrage (right to vote)—all white men over 21 can vote • The common man gains more influence

  4. How did Jackson help the common man? • By 1830s, most states allowed the popular vote to determine who wins their electoral vote • Creates the Spoils System • Loyal supporters get rewarded with government jobs • Bank WarJackson vetoes the Bank of the US • Says National Bank is unconstitutional • Says it helps the rich at the expense of the common man

  5. Nullification Crisis 1832 • South Carolina wanted to nullify (ignore) a new protective tariff • Thought North would benefit from tariff; South would pay higher prices for goods • S.C. also threatens to secede (leave the Union) if tariff is not repealed • Jackson threatens S.C. with force ends the crisis peacefully • Impact 1. Jackson avoids war 2. South to use secession as a threat to protect their states’ rights

  6. Indian Removal • Jackson wants Indians to move out of the South to allow westward expansion • Open up Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi to settlement (cotton plantations) • This would allow for the expansion of slavery • Creates the Indian Territory (later Oklahoma)

  7. Indian Removal • Indian Removal Act (1830) allows the federal government to make treaties with Indians • They could “exchange” their homelands for lands in Indian Territory (Oklahoma) • 1831—Worcester v. Georgia—theSupreme Court said that the states can’t force the Indians to move • Jackson ignores the decision, begins removal of 60,000 Indians • 1837Cherokees forced to march to Indian Territory in winter. Becomes known as the Trail of Tears (4,000 out of 16,000 die along the trail)

  8. Closure • 1. Give several examples of how Jackson helped out the average American during his time. • Which action taken by Jackson do you think would be most criticized by historians today? • 3. Why do you think some people would say it’s ironic that Jackson is on the $20 bill?

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