Jacksonian Democracy Unit 4A Mrs. Trapp

Jacksonian Democracy Who? What? When? Named for Andrew Jackson, 7th President of U.S. What? Stronger executive branch of government (President) and weaker legislative branch (Congress) When? Beginning in 1829

Accomplishments Jackson showed Presidential authority by abolishing the Bank of the United States (BUS) He saw the bank as a tool of the upper classes and a threat to democracy. Expanded suffrage to all white males Spoils system Federal appointees would only serve four year terms. This allowed the new administration to give jobs to their supporters and friends.

Change in voting qualifications

Controversy Nullification Crisis Sectionalism A tariff was placed on European goods to protect American industries. John C. Calhoun, vice-president from SC, felt that each state should have the right to nullify, or reject, a federal law if they found it to be unconstitutional. Sectionalism Favoring your region over the whole country Southern states felt that the tariff put them at a disadvantage. South Carolina nullified the tariff.

Indian Removal Act Passed in 1830; the federal government forced Native Americans to move out of their lands east of the Mississippi River to the Indian Territory in present day Oklahoma. Trail of Tears The forced evacuation of the Cherokee to the Indian Territory

Indian Removal Act of 1830

Results Modern politics were born Voter participation increased Mudslinging (putting negative stories in the press to hurt your opponent) began Political rallies and campaigning Stump speeches Voter participation increased Jackson appealed to the common man and this made more feel that their vote was worth something.