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Andrew Jackson’s Presidency (1829-1837)

Andrew Jackson’s Presidency (1829-1837). But first, a word about the 1824 election…. Results of the 1824 Election. A “ Corrupt Bargain ?”. Electoral College Votes needed to win: 131. 1824 Election: Democratic- Republican Party Splits!.

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Andrew Jackson’s Presidency (1829-1837)

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  1. Andrew Jackson’s Presidency (1829-1837) But first, a word about the 1824 election…

  2. Results of the 1824 Election A “Corrupt Bargain?” Electoral College Votes needed to win: 131

  3. 1824 Election: Democratic- Republican Party Splits! • No EC majority in 1824 election • House of Reps choose JQ Adams over A. Jackson • Jacksonians accuse Adams of stealing the presidency (a corrupt bargain?) • Adams appts. Henry Clay as Sec. of State • Corrupt bargain for sure! – say Jacksonians • Demo.-Repub. Party torn apart • Clay’s supporters = Nat’l Republican Party • Dem-Reps  Natl. Reps.(1828)  Whigs (1832)  Republicans (1854) • Jackson’s supporters = Democratic Party

  4. 1828 Election Results

  5. Jacksonian Democracy • Cronyism = Jobs for the Homies!!! • Jackson’s spoils systems… • Incoming Presidents can provide jobs to supporters. • His heart & soul was with the“plain folk.” • Belief that the common man was capable of uncommon achievements.

  6. The Inaugural Ball

  7. Indian Removal Act (1830) • Forced eviction of Nat. Amer’s. from their areas to W. of the Mississippi Riv. • Cherokee fought it in court. • Worcester v. Georgia (Supreme Court) • Decision: Indians could not be removed. • Jackson ignored ruling. “(Sup. Court Justice) John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it!”

  8. Trail of Tears (1828-1834) • See map page 125. • 5+ tribes “relocated” • ¼ Cherokee pop. died on the 800 mile trip. • The path is known as the Trail of Tears.

  9. Tariffs Cause Problems… • Tariff of 1828 or “Tariff of Abominations” • Many Amer’s forced to buy products built in the N. b/c tariff on Brit. products too expensive • British stop buying so much cotton from the South Southerners angry! • S. Carolina nullified the tariffs. • Threatened to secede (separate from the Union) • 1833: Henry Clay worked out a compromise. • Taxes would be lowered over a 10 year period

  10. Jackson’s Bank Wars • The 2nd Bank of the U.S. Jackson vetoes • A monopolized agent of the rich? • Loans given to gov’t officials w/out repayment • No loans for the commonfolk… • Jackson w/draws funds ($) and puts them in “pet banks” who were loyal to the Democratic Party

  11. Legacy of Jackson • Depression! • State banks (Jackson’s Pet Banks) mishandled $$. • Printed more cash than gold reserves. • Panic of 1837 • People made a run on banks. • Credit failures. • People lose their savings • Businesses go bankrupt

  12. The Panic of 1837 Spreads Quickly!

  13. Write the following questions in your notes: • What does this cartoon suggest about Jackson’s attitude toward the Constitution? • How does this cartoon particularly comment on Jackson’s use of presidential power?

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