Essential Question: Champion of the “Common Man”? “King” Andrew? OR

Voting Requirements in the Early 19c

Voter Turnout:

Jackson ’ s First Hermitage Residence

First Known Painting of Jackson, 1815

General Jackson During the Seminole Wars

The “ Common Man ’ s ” Presidential Candidate

Jackson ’ s Opponents in 1824 Henry Clay [KY] John Quincy Adams [MA] John C. Calhoun [SC] William H. Crawford [GA]

Results of the 1824 Election A “ Corrupt Bargain? ”

Rachel Jackson Final Divorce Decree

1828 Election Results

Jackson ’ s Faith in the “ Common Man ” IIIIntense distrust of Eastern “establishment,” monopolies, & special privilege. HHHHis heart & soul was with the “plain folk.” BBBBelief that the common man was capable of uncommon achievements.

The Reign of “ King Mob ”

Andrew Jackson as President

1832 Tariff Conflict  > “Tariff of Abomination”  > new tariff  South Carolina’s reaction?  Jackson’s response?  Clay’s “Compromise” Tariff?

Indian Removal 3 Jackson’s Goal?  Indian Removal Act 3 Worcester v. GA (1832) 3 Jackson: John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it!

Indian Removal

Trail of Tears ( )

Jackson ’ s Professed “ Love ” for Native Americans

The National Bank Debate Nicholas Biddle President Jackson

Opposition to the 2 nd B.U.S. 3M3M3M3Most people felt it only helped the rich. 3S3S3S3Since it had all the governments tax money, it had a big advantage over other banks

The “ Monster ” Is Destroyed!  “pet banks”?  1832  Jackson vetoed the extension of the 2 nd National Bank of the United States.  1836  the charter expired.  1841  the bank went bankrupt!

The Downfall of “ Mother Bank ”

An 1832 Cartoon: “ King Andrew ” ? An 1832 Cartoon: “ King Andrew ” ?

1832 Election Results Main Issue?

The Panic of 1837 Spreads Quickly!

Andrew Jackson in Retirement

Photo of Andrew Jackson in 1844 (one year before his death)