The Age of Jackson

Andrew Jackson 305 Election 1824 Corrupt Bargain 323 Voting Rights increased 328 Nullification and the Tariff of Abominations 334 Indian Removal North and South 334 Worcester v Georgia refused by AJ

SWBATs Describe why the election of 1824 was called a “Corrupt Bargain” by Jackson supporters. Explain one way in which voting rights were expanded. Explain how the “Tariff of Abominations” accentuated sectionalism. Describe how Andrew Jackson handled the issues concerning Indian relations.

The Election of 1824 Jackson 150,000 pop votes 99 electoral votes Adams 114,000 pop votes 84 electoral votes Crawford 46,979 votes 41 electoral votes Clay 47, electoral votes

The Election of 1824 Total Electoral = 271, needed 136 to win. What is to be done? How do we get ourselves out of this mess?

AMENDMENT XII Passed by Congress December 9, Ratified June 15, The person having the greatest number of votes for President, shall be the President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed; and if no person have such majority, then from the persons having the highest numbers not exceeding three on the list of those voted for as President, the House of Representatives shall choose immediately, by ballot, the President....

The Election of 1824 Jackson with 150,000 popular and 99 electoral Without a majority, who wins? The House of Reps votes, per state. Jackson had 201,000 pop and 162 electoral against him.

AJ is a JA, I Support JQA Election 1824 Settled (?) Clay was 4th place so dropped from contention, Crawford had a stroke, so could not serve. Clay hated Jackson, supported JQA. Clay met with JQA one night and the next day the House voted JQA the president. JQA made Clay his Secretary of State. Jackson followers claimed a corrupt deal. Corruption! I’ll be back

Adams’ term JQA’s policies were not popular. Proposed financing: –Public art –National university –Science expeditions –Astronomy labs Favored rights for Creek Indians Wanted to send delegation to Panama for a conference of Latin Republics Congress blocked EVERYTHING! Protective Tariff hurt southern economy, called “Tariff of Abominations.”

Expansion of Democracy As the territories expanded, more people wanted to vote. Many states lowered or eliminated property requirements. Nominating conventions came into being where by the people selected who in their party would run.

The Return of Andrew Jackson Actually he never really went away A new party was born – The Democratic Republicans (the forerunner of today’s Democratic party). New Campaigning: parades, barbecues, events, rallies, newspaper propaganda Jackson’s western roots helped secure the newest western votes Election drew 3X as many votes as 1824, Jackson won easily.

Jackson’s Inauguration The inauguration party became rowdy and the White House got trashed!

Jackson Main Issue #1 “Tariff of Abomination” hurt the southern economy resulting in VP Calhoun’s Nullification Theory. If 13 sovereign states formed the C, then each state still SOV. –South Carolina threatens to secede Tariffs were gradually lowered.

Jackson Main Issue #2 Opposed National Bank. Ended it, but as a result, NY Banks became ultra powerful.

Issue #3 Indian Policy 1830 Indian Removal Act: authorized the removal of all Native Americans who lived east of the Mississippi river to lands in the west. Created Bureau of Indian Affairs. Movements west were difficult and faced much corruption by Americans

Issue #3 Indian Policy The tribe sued and in Worcester v. Georgia, the Supreme Court ruled that the –Cherokee were a distinct community –Georgia had no authority over them –federal government should protect them. Cherokee lived in Georgia where gold was discovered. Militia attacked the tribe.

Issue #3 Indian Policy Georgia forcibly moved the Cherokees without any hindrance. Leading to the “Trail of Tears.” Jackson would not and said, ”the court made the decision, the court should enforce it.”

John Green - Jackson PBS (2 hours)