Jacksonian Era

Political Transformation Democratic Revival Got rid of property requirements Baby kissing era begins Republican party was falling apart due to sectional issues Democrats (Jefferson) Whigs (federalists)

Election of 1824 5 “Republican” candidates Jackson won…wait! No he didn’t. Corrupt Bargain Clay and Adams

President Adams (Take Two) Controversy Internal Improvements Issues

Sectional Election (1828) Jackson v. Quincy Adams (again) Mudslinging Jackson won most of popular vote but electoral vote split along sectional lines

Let the Party Begin! Inaugural Ball for the common man Spiked punch Brawl Jackson has to evacuate It has it all! Views on Jackson “Yea countrymen, I might extend my hand-bill (pamphlet) to a volume, and I could not then give you a correct idea of the magnanimous and generous soul, of this unparalleled hero.” – Maryland supporter of Jackson (1824) “When I was President of the Senate he was a Senator; and he could never speak on account of the rashness of his feelings. I have seen him attempt it repeatedly, and as often choke with rage. His passions are no doubt cooler now….but he is a dangerous man.” – Thomas Jefferson (1824)

I’ll pat your back if you pat mine! (Spoils System) “To the victor belong the spoils of the enemy” Old idea new justification Jackson claimed it was a democratic concept

Indian Removal Act Five Civilized Tribes Supreme Court? Who are they? Trail of Tears

Tariff of Abominations (1832) Controversy: It protected American Industry but drove up prices Tariff of 1828 S.C. and Calhoun led the fight against tariff (S.C. Exposition) Jackson and Calhoun (a personal vendetta) Nullification Clay to the rescue (again) Compromise Tariff aka Tariff of 1833(Olive Branch) Force Bill (Sword)

“The Moneyed Monster” Nicholas Biddle - President of Bank New Bank charter Jackson’s veto King Andrew I Increased power of President

The Final Match- Clay versus Jackson Jackson-states rights, unionist Henry Clay-American system, tariffs, national bank 3rd party (Anti-Masonic Party)

The Old General at War Again! No official dollar bill Biddle calls in bank loans in response to veto Jackson responds by removing federal deposits from Bank of U.S. (pet banks) Hard versus Soft Money Specie Circular Success in 1837 (with a price)

Election of 1836 Whig opposition-began as anti-Jackson party Whigs had four sectional candidates versus Van Buren Van Buren- first President born under the American flag

Panic of 1837-Jackson’s “victory” Reasons Specie Circular British Depression End of the world Major unemployment Solutions Independent Treasury Bill

Lonestar Rebellion Texas and Sam Houston Battles Alamo San Jacinto Petition for annexation

Tippecanoe and Tyler Too! Van Buren v. Harrison Clear victory for the old war hero Changes in Politics Democracy over aristocracy Two-party system