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Topic: Judging the Jacksonian Era: Why Did It Break Down?

Topic: Judging the Jacksonian Era: Why Did It Break Down?. Topic: Based on our previous lessons, what does it mean to be a “Jacksonian Democrat”? Were “Jacksonians” good or bad for the country? Explain in 3-4 sentences. Election of 1836. Jackson will not run for third term

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Topic: Judging the Jacksonian Era: Why Did It Break Down?

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  1. Topic: Judging the Jacksonian Era: Why Did It Break Down? Topic: Based on our previous lessons, what does it mean to be a “Jacksonian Democrat”? Were “Jacksonians” good or bad for the country? Explain in 3-4 sentences.

  2. Election of 1836 • Jackson will not run for third term • Endorses Martin Van Buren (“little magician”) • Creation of “new” political party –the Whigs • A diverse group, united only in their hatred of Jackson • Northerners and southerners • Election 1836: Whigs still too disorganized • Van Buren wins, but is in Jackson’s shadow

  3. Van Buren’s Problems • Van Buren opposed by Whigs at every turn • Crash of 1837 • Speculation & Jackson’s Spiece Circular (1836) • Wildcat Banks • Crop failures • No US Bank • problems with European trade • Unemployment, public debt • Van Buren’s “Divorce Bill” (Independent Treasury 1840) • Slow economic recovery

  4. Van Buren’s Texas Problem • Northern Mexico (Texas) under-populated  Spanish ask for white settlers from US • “Mexicanize” American settlers • Settlers wanted to “stay” American, resented Mexican authority (slavery, immigration issues) • Santa Anna suspends all rights for settlers • 1836: Texas declares independence from Mexico (The Alamo) • Texas breaks off, an independent republic by 1837 (Lone Star Republic) • Should Texas be annexed? • Van Buren refuses (slave issue)

  5. End of an Era: Election of 1840 • Van Buren running again • Economic problems, annexation issue • Whigs nominate William Henry Harrison • General of 1812 • Non-entity in politics • “Tippecanoe & Tyler Too” • “Log Cabin” candidate • Harrison wins (234 to 60) • Jacksonian era is at an end… or is it?

  6. Conclusion • Do you think “Jacksonian Democracy” ended with Van Buren? Explain your opinion in 3-4 sentences.

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