Summary of Andrew Jackson’s Administration ( )

Jackson Biography Birth – SC or NC? Young Adult – Law School in Salisbury, NC Manhood – Rachel

Election of 1824: Corrupt Bargain Jackson wins popular vote but not electoral—goes to House of Reps Henry Clay decides – “corrupt bargain” – Adams promises Clay Secty. Of State job – Adams is elected

Old Hickory Gets Revenge: 1828 Election Change in voting requirements: more common folk Jackson runs Democratic-Republican (not Jefferson’s party) – Today’s Democrats – Appeals to common man Parades, rallies, symbol “Old Hickory”, free liquor

Tariff of Abominations—Nullification Crisis: problem SC doesn’t want to pay the tariff – Why? – Most manufactured goods are imported – Tax unfair to Southerners South threatens to nullify the tariff— Calhoun writes “South Carolina Exposition” – Calhoun claims right to secede (withdraw) from Union

Based on Jackson’s quote, what is his position? Jackson says SC must pay tariff Calhoun resigns

Tariff of Abominations/Nullification Crisis Resolution SC rebels and threatens to secede – Force Bill—Jackson threatens to use Army Henry Clay comes up with Compromise – Lowers tariff gradually over 10 years

The Bank War: Problem Should Jackson renew the charter on the National Bank before it expires? “The bank is trying to kill me, but I will kill it.” – He kills the bank by refusing to renew the charter. – He actually takes the money out early.

The Bank War Resolution Puts money in state banks owned by friends— “Pet Banks” Pet Banks get the $ Overprint currency Specie Circular issued by AJ says gov’t will only accept gold. Longterm Issues = Panic of 1837 – People rush banks to get gold – Banks close – Unemployment increases – Under Martin Van Buren = Martin “Van Ruin”

Indian problem: Problem White settlers want Native Americans’ land in Southeast US Cherokee tribe resists / “Americanizes”

Jackson’s PositionResolution Indian Removal Act (1830)—force Natives West to Oklahoma Cherokee appeal to Supreme Court— Worcester v. Georgia Marshall backs them Jackson ignores the Supreme Court

Natives forced West on Trail of Tears – 800 miles mostly on foot – Oversaw by army – ¼ die Long Term Issues