Thursday, October 20th, 2016 EQ- How did Jackson policies affect the social, political, and economic life of the nation? Journal- Write “ Monroe Doctrine”. Read the excerpts on the Monroe Doctrine and answer the guided questions Homework: Review for the Quiz

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Jacksonian Democracy

The Election of 1824 & the “Corrupt Bargain” Jackson won the popular vote, but no clear majority in the Electoral College The Constitution required that the House of Representatives decide the winner Speaker of the House Henry Clay gave support to J.Q. Adams, who wins Jackson accuses JQA and Clay of a “Corrupt Bargain” to steal the election from him and give Clay the job of Secretary of State Jackson split Dem-Reps and restored a two-party system (Jackson headed the Democratic Party)

Voting Requirements

The Election of 1828

Andrew Jackson & the Era of the Common Man Appealed to the common man and the idea that anyone can move up in society. Rich and common people are equal. Rugged individualism should be rewarded Anyone, rich or poor, educated or uneducated can serve in public office (Famous for extending democracy) Defended the Constitution and argued that states should obey it Federal power OVER state power Panic of 1819 - now the common man can vote Spoils system (Patronage) – giving government jobs to loyal supporters Political Reforms: popular elections, nominating conventions, open caucuses (party meetings), open political membership 1829 – 1837 V.P. – John C. Calhoun (1st Term) V.P. – Martin Van Buren (2nd Term) Democratic Party

“King Mob”

The Tariff of Abominations (1828) The major goal was to protect industries in the North which were being driven out of business by low-priced imported goods The South was harmed Having to pay higher prices on goods the region did not produce By reducing the exports of British goods to the U.S. made it difficult for the British to pay for the cotton they imported from the South V.P. Calhoun writes S.C. Exposition and Protest: U.S. was created as a compact of states, not by the people. Therefore, states can nullify (refuse to obey federal laws) and secede

The Webster-Hayne Debate Week-long debate in Congress over the Tariff of Abominations Webster (Massachusetts): U.S. created by the people and Supreme Court has power of Judicial Review, not the states States cannot nullify Jackson (Sided with Webster) Our Federal Union—it must be preserved. V.P. Calhoun: The Union, next to our liberty, most dear. (Meaning: The US is second to States’ rights) Calhoun resigns in protest over the tariff

The Nullification Crisis (1832-33) Congress raised tariffs again South Carolina nullified the tariffs of 1828 and 1832 Congress passed the Force Bill Gave Jackson the authority to use the military to force S.C. to obey the federal law Jackson sent the U.S. navy to the Charleston harbor Talked of hanging Calhoun Clay’s Compromise Tariff of 1833 Lowered tariffs by 10% South Carolina would collect tariffs Jackson would not invade S.C.

Using your notes, put each “Issue” into the appropriate column and explain why that issue represents Nationalism or sectionalism. Some issues may be both.

Jackson v. The Bank Jackson believed the 2nd National Bank was a symbol of the rich Jackson viewed the Second Bank of the United States as a monopoly since it was a private institution managed by a board of directors (led by Bank President Nicholas Biddle) Jackson vetoed the recharter of the 2nd National Bank in 1832 Whig Party emerged (Clay included) & called him “King Andrew” Jackson placed the nation’s money into “pet banks” (aka private banks) In an effort to take control of the unstable economy, Jackson issued the Specie Circular in 1836. Required all purchases of federal lands to be paid in metal coin rather than paper money. Led to Panic of 1837 Mini-depression Collapse of banks because of drain on gold and silver

Indian Removal Act of 1830 Indians east of Mississippi must move to Indian Territory Worcester v. Georgia (1832)  Native Americans have the right to rule themselves States cannot take away Native American lands U.S. government must uphold treaties with Native Americans JACKSON IGNORES THIS RULING Trail of Tears  forced removal of Native Americans to the West 4,000 Native Americans from different tribes die on the journey

Which of these representations of Jackson are true? Andrew Jackson, Tyrant? Which of these representations of Jackson are true?