The Rise of Jacksonian Democracy Chap 7.3

Missouri Compromise Henry Clay led congress in 1820 Henry Clay led congress in 1820 Conflict over Missouri raised the question of the balance between free states and slave states and by extension, the future of slavery in the United States. Conflict over Missouri raised the question of the balance between free states and slave states and by extension, the future of slavery in the United States. Settled the issue, although not to everyone’s satisfaction Settled the issue, although not to everyone’s satisfaction Missouri became a slave state and Maine was admitted as a free state Missouri became a slave state and Maine was admitted as a free state Also banned slavery in the rest of Louisiana Purchase north of 36’30 Also banned slavery in the rest of Louisiana Purchase north of 36’30

The Election of 1824 The “Corrupt Bargain” Henry Clay’s support of John Quincy Adams’s election Henry Clay’s support of John Quincy Adams’s election Adams then made Clay secretary of state, resulting in charges of a “corrupt bargain” Adams then made Clay secretary of state, resulting in charges of a “corrupt bargain” Effects on Adam’s Presidency Led to widespread suspicions of Adams Led to widespread suspicions of Adams Together with unpopular aspects of Adams’s personality, these suspicions led to an unsuccessful presidency. Together with unpopular aspects of Adams’s personality, these suspicions led to an unsuccessful presidency.

The Election of 1828 Andrew Jackson’s Victory Evidence of a Break with the Past * Jackson introduced the spoils system Evidence of a Break with the Past Jackson included many common people in his celebration Evidence of a Break with the Past Jackson appointed government workers from all Social classes Evidence of a Break with the Past * Voting rolls expanded during Jackson’s presidency.

Jackson’s Policies Define an Era Chap 7.4

American Indians Removal Americans’ desire for land and American Indians’ support for the British during the War of 1812 Americans’ desire for land and American Indians’ support for the British during the War of 1812 Indian Removal Act – move Indians westward Indian Removal Act – move Indians westwardResistance Violence Violence Second Seminole War Second Seminole War Legal efforts – Worcester v. Georgia Legal efforts – Worcester v. Georgia 800 mile journey known as the Trail of Tears 800 mile journey known as the Trail of Tears

Nullification Crisis 1816 – Congress sets tariff rates 1816 – Congress sets tariff rates 1828 – Congress doubles the rates on certain items 1828 – Congress doubles the rates on certain items 1828 – John C. Calhoun writes the nullification essay 1828 – John C. Calhoun writes the nullification essay 1832 – South Carolina threatens to secede 1832 – South Carolina threatens to secede 1833 – Clay convinces Congress to pass a compromise tariff – Clay convinces Congress to pass a compromise tariff.

The National Bank Arguments For Some saw it as A way to ensure Sound currency Some saw it as A necessary source for loans Resulting Political Divisions Andrew Jackson opposed it, And Henry Clay supported it Clay forced a showdown, and Jackson diverted government Funds into pet banks Arguments Against *Some saw it as A monopoly *Some thought it Benefited only the rich

Panic of 1837 Jackson’s banks issued their own banknotes Jackson’s banks issued their own banknotes Specie Circular Specie Circular Economic crisis in Great Britain Economic crisis in Great Britain