Andrew Jackson’s Presidency (1829-1837) How does Jackson Change the Role of the President?

I. 1824 Election John Quincy Adams (Demo-Republican) runs against Andrew Jackson (Demo-Repub). No “winner” with Electoral College House of Representatives choose Quincy Adams Jackson supporters upset, form Democratic Party

II. 1828 Pres. Election Results A. Jackson beats incumbent John Quincy Adams 1. Appeals to common man - capable of exceptional things! 2. Wants to increase democratization! 3. Gives jobs to supporters  Spoils System

The Inaugural Ball

III. Indian Removal Act  Trail of Tears A. 1830: Congress passes Indian Removal Act 1. Jackson wants to remove Indians from South East U.S. a. Cherokee challenge law in court  Supreme Court rules Jackson doesn’t have right to remove Indians b. Jackson ignores the ruling: B. Sends Indians on “Trail of Tears” (Sup. Court Chief Justice) “John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it!”

IV. Nullification Crisis A. Southern states upset w/ Fed. Gov’t tariffs 1. Brits buying less cotton 2. S. Carolina Sen. Calhoun declares tariffs are unconstitutional & S.C. will nullify all tariffs B. Jackson says SC can’t nullify tariffs C. SC threatens to secede (leave the U.S.) Jackson threatens military action D. Compromise worked out by Henry Clay VS.

V. Bank Wars A. Jackson fights with President of Bank of US, upset that Bank of US doesn’t loan to “common man” 1. Jackson vetoes renewal of Bank of US charter B. Takes all of the govt’s money out of Bank of US, and puts it into “pet banks” (banks loyal to him & Democrats) C. Jackson censured (formal statement of disapproval) for violating constitution

VI. Legacy of Jackson A. Generally, seen as not adhering to the Oath to uphold the Constitution B. Jackson’s VP, Martin Van Buren, wins 1836 Election C. Jackson’s “pet banks” were printing more money than gold they had to back it up  banks fail  Panic of 1837 (businesses bankrupt, 1/3 workers unemployed)

The Panic of 1837 Spreads Quickly! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrB3duNY8Is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXpfTKoxowU&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL7A8F54B8A573C0C2

Jackson Political Cartoon Analysis Answer in complete sentences in your notebook. Be prepared to discuss. Be specific in your answers. What is the context of the political cartoon? What about Jackson influenced the artist? 2. For whom is the document intended? Where might this be published? 3. What is the author’s P.O.V.? 4. Why was this cartoon created? 5. What is the overall meaning of the cartoon? Why is this significant?

Please answer the following questions in complete sentences What happened to the Democratic- Republicans as a result of the 1824 elections? What is the Spoils System? What was the Indian Removal Act? How did the Tariff of 1828 effect Southerners?