Jackson in the White House Andrew Jackson’s Inauguration Chapter 12 section 2 Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson’s inauguration 1829

Jackson in the White House Andrew Jackson’s Inauguration Chapter 12 section 2

Jackson in the White House A Self-made Man Chapter 12 section 2 Andrew Jackson - born in a log cabin in the Carolinas. - both of his parents died before he was 15 years old. - as a young man, he was determined. - as a boy of 13, he joined the Patriots, was captured and was slashed by a British officer for refusing to polish his boots. - studied to become a lawyer in North Carolina. - set up a law practice in Tennessee. - as a Tennessee judge, he scared his opponents into submission. - bought and sold land as a speculator in Georgia and Alabama. - elected to Congress (House of Representatives) while in his late twenties. - was a general in the army during the War of 1812.

Jackson in the White House Chapter 12 section 2 King Andrew

Jackson in the White House A Man of Many Qualities Chapter 12 section 2 Andrew Jackson - had a violent and adventurous life. - had a short temper. - believed in harsh punishments. - had a strong leadership style, almost like a king. - could inspire others through his leadership. - was known to be a man of his word. - could be seen as merciless.

Jackson in the White House Reward for Victory Chapter 12 section 2 The Spoils System Jackson fired over 200 government officials and replaced them with his own supporters. Critics complained that Jackson was giving government jobs to friends who weren’t necessarily the best qualified for the job. Jackson supporters replied “to the victor belong the spoils.”

Jackson in the White House The “Kitchen Cabinet” Chapter 12 section 2 As part of the Spoils System, President Jackson gave some of his supporters cabinet positions even if they weren’t the best qualified person for the job. Because of this, Jackson rarely met with them and instead had an informal or unofficial group of advisors. They became known as the “Kitchen Cabinet” because they often entered the White House through the kitchen where they would meet with President Jackson.

Jackson in the White House The Bank War Chapter 12 section 2

Jackson in the White House The Bank WarMr. Biddle’s Bank Chapter 12 section 2 The First Bank of the United States (in Pennsylvania) Nicholas Biddle President of the Bank of the U.S.

Jackson in the White House The Bank War Chapter 12 section 2 President Jackson - The bank is too powerful. - The bank is undemocratic. - The bank president was hired, not elected. - The bank only helps the rich get richer. - The bank is unconstitutional and not “necessary” since we have state banks.

Jackson in the White House The War Begins Chapter 12 section 2

Jackson in the White House The War Begins The Whigs, led by Henry Clay, try to get the bank re- chartered earlier to make it an issue in the 1832 election. They think the common people will agree with them and see the need for the bank to regulate loans and the money supply. Their plan to re-charter early works, and Congress passes a new charter for the bank. Chapter 12 section 2

Jackson in the White House Congress passes the bank charter Chapter 12 section 2

Jackson in the White House The War Begins Chapter 12 section 2 The Bank … is trying to kill me, but I will kill it! Jackson’s Veto President Jackson veto’s the bank bill saying that it is unconstitutional (even though the Supreme Court said it’s not) and claiming that it only helps the rich.

Jackson in the White House The Election of 1832 Chapter 12 section 2

Jackson in the White House The Bank Closes Chapter 12 section 2 Roger B. Taney Secretary of the Treasury