President Andrew Jackson (PT 1) “Good Andy”

The un-election of Jackson Jackson first ran for president in 1824, but lost after a “Corrupt bargain” between Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams.

Return of the 2 Party system Supporters of Jackson began the Democratic Party. Adam’s friends started the New Republican Party. VS

The Democratic Party The Democratic Party believed that all people should be able to participate in government, not just the rich.

The election of 1828 For the first time, the states let the people chose the electors. Basically, now the people could vote for president.

The election of 1828 Jackson’s election was considered to be a “victory for the common man” because – Jackson’s humble background The people chose the president

Jacksonian Democracy Expansion of voting rights The secret ballot Politicians began to focus on the people

The Nullification Crisis In 1828 & 1832, Congress passed a tariff (tax) on foreign goods. Tariffs are meant to help the sales of domestic goods (goods from your own country.)

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The Nullification Crisis Tariffs help American manufacturers and those who work for them, but hurt American farmers

The Nullification Crisis Southern states were furious South Carolina decided to nullify (reject) the tariff law. The Tariff of 1832

The Nullification Crisis When Jackson protested this, South Carolina threatened to secede (leave the Union). SC believed that states had the right to chose what national laws to obey.

Andy takes Charge President Jackson threatens to send the military to collect the tariffs.

SC wimps out Facing the potential of military invasion, South Carolina backs down and the crisis is ended (for now.)

Andy done good . . . There are many people who think Andrew Jackson was one of our greatest presidents, since he opened up voting for all and held us together in a time of crisis . . .

But next class you will see why some of us view Jackson’s presidency as a dark time in our nation’s history . . .