Analyze the movement toward greater democracy and its impact.

1. Objectives • Analyze the movement toward greater • democracy and its impact. • Describe the personal and political qualities of Andrew Jackson. • Summarize the causes and effects of the • removal of Native Americans in the early 1800s.

2. What changes did Andrew Jackson represent in American political life? In 1824, a new political party emerged, signaling a shift in American culture. The nation’s concept of democracy was changing.The era became known for one towering and controversial figure: Andrew Jackson.

3. ELECTION OF 1824 • Jackson received the most popular votes, but no candidate won a majority in the electoral college. WhenAdamsnamed Clay to be Secretary of State, Jackson angrily called it a “corrupt bargain” and started preparing early to defeat Adamsin 1828. In the House of Representatives, Adams was selected after Clay threw his support behind Adams.

4. Jackson symbolized the rise of new democratic ideals uniting city workers, western settlers, and southern farmers against privileged “aristocrats.” This combination came to be known as “Jacksonian Democracy.” Andrew Jackson won the Presidency in 1828.

5. Under Martin Van Buren his campaign was the first to be run in a disciplined and professional fashion. • Opponents were replaced in government jobs by supporters, using what critics called “the spoils system.” • Jackson promised a weak federal government but was ruthless against anyone who challenged his decisions. Jackson’s followers called themselves “Democrats.”

6. Most states became more democratic in the Jacksonian era. Participation in elections among white males rose from less than 30% in the 1800s to nearly 80% in 1840.

7. Loopholes that had allowed woman property holders to vote in New Jersey were closed. • Free Blacks lost the right to vote in most states even if they owned property. • Native Americans were not considered citizens and were not permitted to vote. New state constitutions expanded democracy by including non-property owning workers. Non-whites and women were still restricted.

8. Conflict arose between Native Americans and whites In the Southeast, the “five civilized tribes” adopted White American culture. They ran newspapers, schools and churches and elected officials under republican constitutions. Settlers wanted Native land. Many believed Indians to be inferior.

9. With Jackson’s urging, Congress passed the Indian Removal Actof 1830. • In 1832, Chief Justice Marshall ruled that theseizure of native lands was unconstitutional. • Jackson defied the ruling.“Justice Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it.” Jackson supported Southerners and Westerners over Native Americans.

10. The five civilized tribes were removed from their lands in the East and sent to “Indian Territory” in Oklahoma.

11. In 1838, federal troops made 16,000 Cherokee move from the Southeast to Oklahoma. At least 4,000 people died on the Trail of Tears.