President Andrew Jackson

I. Elected in 1828

A. First president from West

I. Elected in 1828 A. First president from West B. Envisioned strong presidency

I. Elected in 1828 A. First president from West B. Envisioned strong presidency 1. Represented will of the people

I. Elected in 1828 A. First president from West B. Envisioned strong presidency 1. Represented will of the people 2. Frequent use of the veto

I. Elected in 1828 A. First president from West B. Envisioned strong presidency 1. Represented will of the people 2. Frequent use of the veto C. The Spoils System

I. Elected in 1828 A. First president from West B. Envisioned strong presidency 1. Represented will of the people 2. Frequent use of the veto C. The Spoils System 1. Replaced gov. employees with friends

I. Elected in 1828 A. First president from West B. Envisioned strong presidency 1. Represented will of the people 2. Frequent use of the veto C. The Spoils System 1. Replaced gov. employees with friends 2. “Kitchen Cabinet”

II. Bank of the United States

A. Jackson opposed it

II. Bank of the United States A. Jackson opposed it 1. Undemocratic

II. Bank of the United States A. Jackson opposed it 1. Undemocratic a. Benefited the wealthy

II. Bank of the United States A. Jackson opposed it 1. Undemocratic a. Benefited the wealthy b. Run by private bankers--Biddle

II. Bank of the United States A. Jackson opposed it 1. Undemocratic a. Benefited the wealthy b. Run by private bankers--Biddle 2. Unconstitutional

II. Bank of the United States A. Jackson opposed it 1. Undemocratic a. Benefited the wealthy b. Run by private bankers--Biddle 2. Unconstitutional B. Vetoed Bank Bill in 1832

II. Bank of the United States A. Jackson opposed it 1. Undemocratic a. Benefited the wealthy b. Run by private bankers--Biddle 2. Unconstitutional B. Vetoed Bank Bill in 1832 C. Bank expired in 1836

II. Bank of the United States A. Jackson opposed it 1. Undemocratic a. Benefited the wealthy b. Run by private bankers--Biddle 2. Unconstitutional B. Vetoed Bank Bill in 1832 C. Bank expired in 1836 D. Financial “ Panic of 1837 ”

III. Tariffs

III. Tariffs A. “ Tariff of Abominations ” in 1828

III. Tariffs A. “ Tariff of Abominations ” in 1828 B. Showdown over states ’ rights

III. Tariffs A. “ Tariff of Abominations ” in 1828 B. Showdown over states ’ rights 1. John C. Calhoun

III. Tariffs A. “ Tariff of Abominations ” in 1828 B. Showdown over states ’ rights 1. John C. Calhoun a. Wanted to nullify tariff

III. Tariffs A. “ Tariff of Abominations ” in 1828 B. Showdown over states ’ rights 1. John C. Calhoun a. Wanted to nullify tariff b. States have final authority

2. Daniel Webster

a. Union most important

2. Daniel Webster a. Union most important b. Nullification would destroy US

2. Daniel Webster a. Union most important b. Nullification would destroy US C. South Carolina Nullification Act 1832

2. Daniel Webster a. Union most important b. Nullification would destroy US C. South Carolina Nullification Act 1832 D. Jackson ’ s response

2. Daniel Webster a. Union most important b. Nullification would destroy US C. South Carolina Nullification Act 1832 D. Jackson ’ s response 1. Threatened military action

2. Daniel Webster a. Union most important b. Nullification would destroy US C. South Carolina Nullification Act 1832 D. Jackson ’ s response 1. Threatened military action 2. South Carolina backed down

IV. Native Americans

IV. Native Americans A. Indian Removal Act of 1830

IV. Native Americans A. Indian Removal Act of Forced Native Americans to move 1200 miles west

IV. Native Americans A. Indian Removal Act of Forced Native Americans to move 1200 miles west 2. Thousands left their homes

B. Trail of Tears

1. 15,000 Cherokee moved in 1838

B. Trail of Tears 1. 15,000 Cherokee moved in About 4,000 died en route

B. Trail of Tears 1. 15,000 Cherokee moved in About 4,000 died en route C. Seminole Wars

B. Trail of Tears 1. 15,000 Cherokee moved in About 4,000 died en route C. Seminole Wars Forced Seminoles to leave Florida

B. Trail of Tears 1. 15,000 Cherokee moved in About 4,000 died en route C. Seminole Wars Forced Seminoles to leave Florida 2. Cost $20 million and 1,500 soldiers

Trail of Tears