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Warm - Up

Warm - Up. Complete the American System Worksheet from your notes. Andrew Jackson. 1828-1836 “The People’s President”. 1824 Election. In the 1824 election Andrew Jackson won the popular vote, but lacked electoral votes

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Warm - Up

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  1. Warm - Up • Complete the American System Worksheet from your notes

  2. Andrew Jackson 1828-1836 “The People’s President”

  3. 1824 Election • In the 1824 election Andrew Jackson won the popular vote, but lacked electoral votes • Henry Clay had power & could swing the election either way, but Clay disliked Jackson personally because of his lack of political experience • In the end Adams was elected president

  4. Democratic Republican Party • Jackson accused Adams of stealing the presidency & being corrupt (Elected Henry Clay to Secretary of State) • Jacksonians left the Republicans & formed the Democratic Republican Party (they did whatever they could to sabotage Adam’s policies)

  5. 1828 Election • Andrew Jackson is elected President • Portrayed himself as a man of humble beginnings (wealthy plantation owner) • Won the election by a landslide because he appealed to the common man

  6. Spoils System • Incoming officials throw out former appointees and replace them with their own friends • Jackson fired nearly 10% of the Federal Employees, (Adams admin.) and gave their job to Jacksonians (Jackson supporters)

  7. Indian Removal Act (1830) • Americans had one of two attitudes toward Native Americans • Favored Displacement • Wanted to convert Indians to Christianity & turn them into White Farmers

  8. Indian Removal Act (1830) • Jackson thought assimilation could not work • Indian Removal Act- the federal government provided funds to negotiate treaties that would force Native Americans to move west

  9. Worcester Vs. Georgia • Cherokee Indians try to use the U.S legal system to keep their land • Cherokees teamed up with Samuel Austin Worcester (missionary who taught Indians) • Ruling: Court ruled that Georgia was not entitled to regulate the Cherokee nor to invade their lands

  10. Trail Of Tears • Jackson refused to abide by the Supreme Court decision • Van Buren (Jackson’s successor) ordered the forced removal of the Cherokee Indians • 800 mile Journey (mostly by foot) • Winter killed Cherokee Indians • Gov’t officials stole their money/robbed by outlaws of their livestock

  11. Warm Up • Finish court case worksheet and turn it in!!

  12. Example: My mom set my curfew for 11pm. I don’t think that’s fair so I am going to NULLIFY her rule and stay out until 1am. Nullify: Nullification: to ignore to not follow to void

  13. The Nullification Crisis • 1828: Congress passes a tax ($$) on imports (things bought from another country) - Southerners were then forced to purchase expensive Northern manufactured goods • This is called the Tariff of Abominations because it is hated by people in the South

  14. The Nullification Crisis • 1828: Vice President John C. Calhoun writes the South Carolina Exposition and Protest • He says that South Carolina should NULLIFY this tax because it isn’t fair • He says that South Carolina will SECEDE from the United States and become it’s own country if they are forced to follow this tax

  15. The Nullification Crisis • 1832: John Calhoun resigns from being Vice President • South Carolina decides to NULLIFY the tariffs • Jackson says this is treason Treason: To betray your country To be a traitor To overthrow the government

  16. The Nullification Crisis • 1833: The Force Bill is passed - Authorized federal gov to use Army and Navy against SC if they did not pay the taxes

  17. The Nullification Crisis • 1833 – Compromise • Before any fighting can start, a deal is made to reduce the taxes over a 10 yr period. • Everything is ok, the crisis is over for now

  18. The Bank Says: Good for the economy Want Congress to allow a new National Bank Jackson Says: A National Bank is a bad idea; it only helps the rich and has too much power 1832: vetoes a new National Bank The Bank War

  19. How do these quotes reflect the idea of Jackson as the defender of the common man? • The bank is “unauthorized by the Constitution, subversive of the rights of states, and dangerous to the liberties of the people.” “The rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their selfish purposes” …. BUT, some people are really mad at Jackson for vetoing the Bank!

  20. Film Clip • http://www.pbs.org/kcet/andrewjackson/video/video_pop.html?id=56&KeepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=335&width=500

  21. List 3 details you see in this image What do you think the message of this cartoon is?

  22. The Whig Party is formed • Led by Henry Clay • Made up of people who dislike Jackson Beliefs • Strong federal gov. to manage the economy • Idea of American System: national bank, protective tariffs, build canals and roads to improve the country

  23. Pros Common man has more say over who is President Creates Democratic Party Believes in keeping the country united no matter what Cons Disobeys Worcester vs. Georgia decision Indian Removal Act / Trail of Tears Gave himself a lot of power as president; fear that he would be like a king In Summary…. Was Jackson a good or bad president?

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