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Jackson's Era: Champion of the Common Man

Explore Andrew Jackson's 2nd presidential run, his support from the common folk, and controversies like Indian Removal. Learn about the impact on society, politics, and Native Americans.

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Jackson's Era: Champion of the Common Man

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  1. The Age of Jackson - Part 2: 2nd Presidential Run

  2. Essential Question: Champion of the “Common Man”? “King”Andrew? OR

  3. 1828 Election Results

  4. The Center of Population in theCountry Moves WEST

  5. The New “Jackson Coalition” • The Planter Elite in the South • People on the Frontier • State Politicians – spoils system • Immigrants in the cities.

  6. Jackson’s Faith in the “Common Man” • Intense distrust of Eastern“establishment,” monopolies, & special privilege. • His heart & soul was with the“plain folk.” • Belief that the common man was capable of uncommon achievements.

  7. The Reign of “King Mob”

  8. The Nullification Issue

  9. 1830 Webster:Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable. Jackson:Our Federal Union—it must be preserved. Calhoun:The Union, next to our liberty, most dear.

  10. Jackson's Native-American Policy

  11. Indian Removal • Jackson’s Goal? • 1830 Indian Removal Act • Cherokee Nation v. GA(1831)* “domestic dependent nation” • Jackson:John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it!

  12. The Cherokee Nation After 1820

  13. Indian Removal

  14. Trail of Tears (1838-1839)

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