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The Age of Jackson. Jackson Spoils System Indian Removal Nullification Bank Wars. Eli Whitney ’ s Cotton Gin, 1791. What effect did this have on South & Slavery?. Missouri Compromise: “ A Firebell in the Night! ” - TJ. 2 nd Two-Party System.
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The Age of Jackson Jackson Spoils System Indian Removal Nullification Bank Wars
Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin, 1791 What effect did this have on South & Slavery?
2nd Two-Party System • Democratic Party: similar to Jeffersonian Republicans, supporters of Jackson • Whig Party: similar to Federalists headed by Clay, Calhoun & Webster
Jacksonian Democracy • Universal white male suffrage - extends voting right while stripping • Away rights of free blacks and others. Citizenship closer tie to race. • Jackson’s “Spoils System”Incoming President’s can provide jobs to supporters.
Indian Removal Act • 1830 eviction of Indians from the East. • Cherokee victory in Worcester v. Georgia (Supreme Court) • Jackson ignored ruling. • Trail of Tears: 1/4 of Cherokee die on the forced 800 mile trip from Georgia to Oklahoma Territory
An 1832 Cartoon: What is the message of this cartoon?