Andrew Jackson Chapter 7 Section 2

Election of 1824 Jackson – served in Revolutionary, hero of Battle of New Orleans (nicknamed “Old Hickory”)  Jackson won popular vote, but not enough electoral votes  House Speaker Henry Clay convinced members to support John Quincy Adams  Jacksonians angry – thought he stole the election  Clay appointed as Secretary of State; “corrupt bargain”  Left Republican Party – formed new political party (Democrats)

Election Maps 270towin.com 1824 & 1828

Jackson’s Adminsitration Jackson wins popular and electoral vote in 1828 Many states took away land ownership requirement for voting, number of voters tripled; many new voters supported Jackson Appealed to commoners, was very popular “Jacksonian Democracy” (political power of the common people) “Spoils System” – Jackson replaced 10% of officials with supporters “Kitchen cabinet” – close friends who advised Jackson

National Bank Jackson vetoed renewal – portrayed Bank as “privileged institution”, believed small state banks more likely to support poor farmers Hated Clay and Nicholas Biddle, it was personal After re-election, Jackson had money taken out of national bank and put into “pet banks”, later created disaster leading to Panic of 1837

Nullification Crisis Southerners opposed Tariff of 1828, felt ithelped North at their expense called it the “Tariff of Abominations” John Calhoun (Jackson’s VP) said states shouldn’t have to obey laws they think are unconstitutional called it the nullification theory States made Constitution, can reject laws

Nullification Crisis 1830 – Hayne/Webster debate in Senate about state rights vs. national interests (feud between Jackson and Calhoun) South Carolina Exposition – If federal gov. didn’t allow states to nullify law, states had right to leave union 1832 – Congress passed another tariff, SC nullified – Jackson was enraged Force Bill of 1833 – Fed gov could use army, force state to obey Clay proposed compromise – lower tariff over 10-year period

Video on Nullification

Nullification Crisis Reading Read documents associated with nullification and answer questions on sheet. When finished, respond to the prompts below for discussion: Who do you think was right? What would have happened if Jackson had let South Carolina secede at that time?

How does the nullification relevant to today? Can you think of a current federal law that some states may disagree with? What can/should states do about it? Should the federal government listen when a state voices opposition to a law?