MARKET REVOLUTION

“The Peculiar Institution”

Manifest destiny

Increased sectionalism Presidents 6 -10 Increased sectionalism Westward Expansion Protective Tariff Slavery

What do John Q. and George W. have in common?

Among other things, John Quincy Adams was the first president to… …wear pants …have his photograph taken

other firsts…

CREDENTIALS Diplomat Senator Secretary of State

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“CORRUPT BARGAIN”

President # 7

The President of the Common Man WHY?

Born on the frontier Orphan by 14 Educated through a law apprenticeship Self made wealth – horses and plantation farming Yes…a slave owner

Principles of Jacksonian Democracy Term used to describe the political philosophy of Andrew Jackson and his supporters Principles of Jacksonian Democracy 1) Expanded suffrage (voting rights) all white males/ land owning restrictions removed 2) Believed it was America’s God given right to expand territory 3) Patronage – “Spoils System” supporters rewarded with government jobs 4)Laissez Faire Economics – no government intervention in business 5) state’s rights vs. strong national government

Jackson: A Paradox

Jacksonian Democrats viewed themselves as the guardians of the United States Constitution, political democracy, individual liberty, and equality of economic opportunity. To what extent is this an accurate view of Andrew Jackson's two terms of office?

Indian Removal Cherokee Resistance Worcester v Georgia

Statistics: t 15,000 people t 1,000 miles t 1 in 4 died

Bank War First National Bank Charter up for renewal: Henry Clay/Daniel Webster/Nicholas Biddle “ The bank is trying to kill me, but I will kill it”

Nullification Crisis Tariff of 1828 States’ rights secession

Jacksonian Democrats viewed themselves as the guardians of the United States Constitution, political democracy, individual liberty, and equality of economic opportunity. To what extent is this an accurate view of Andrew Jackson's two terms of office?

I. Jacksonian Democrats and the Constitution A. Nullification Crisis State’s rights/Force Bill B. Worcester v. Georgia C. Bank veto

II. Political Democracy A. Expansion of suffrage/Universal Male suffrage B. Spoils system C. Elections of 1824 & 1828 D. Formation of the Whig party

III. Individual Liberty A. President of the Common Man B. Indian Removal C. Growth of slavery D. Public v. private liberty: (Democrats v. Whigs)

IV. Equality of Economic Opportunity A. Bank veto/establishment of pet banks B. Specie circular C. Bank veto

Introductory paragraph: Thesis Elaborate: Jacksonian Democracy President of the Common Man Revolution of 1828/ contrast to Adams

Manifest destiny

Manifest Destiny Newspaper journalist John Sullivan coined the phrase: He claimed it was the nations' “________________ to overspread and to possess the whole of the continent which Providence has given us for the development of the great experiment of liberty and federated self self-government entrusted to us” In the 1840s, Americans believed that no other nation should be allowed to keep the United States from fulfilling its destiny.