1. Jackson Era Chapter 7 Section 4

2. Analyze the movement toward greater democracy and its impact. Describe the personal and political qualities of Andrew Jackson. Summarize the causes and effects of the removal of Native Americans in the early 1800s. Objectives

3. The Election of 1824

4. 1. Andrew Jackson From Tennessee Military hero Drew support from the rural south “I was born for the storm, and a calm doesn’t suit me.”

5. 2. John Quincy Adams From Massachusetts Economic Nationalist Anti-Slavery Drew support from the northeast

6. 3. John Calhoun From South Carolina Pro-Slavery Drew support from the lower south

7. 4. William Crawford From Georgia Monroe’s Sec. of the Treasury Got sick early in the race and bailed

8. 5. Henry Clay From Kentucky Political Superstar Drew support from the Midwest

9. The race came down to Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams Jackson won a clear victory in the popular vote Neither candidate won a majority of electoral votes, so it was left up to the House of Representatives

10. Corrupt Bargain Henry Clay, speaker of the House, supported Adams, and Adams won Adams quickly made Clay his Secretary of State Jackson accused Clay and Adams of making a “corrupt bargain”

11. Andrew Jackson Jackson was elected President in 1828. Jackson symbolized the rise of new democratic ideals uniting city workers, western settlers, and southern farmers against privileged “aristocrats.” This combination came to be known as Jacksonian Democracy.

12. Opponents were replaced in government jobs by supporters, using what critics called the spoils system. Jackson promised a return to a weak federal government, but he was ruthless against anyone who challenged his decisions. Jackson’s followers called themselves Democrats.

13. Conflicts with Natives In the Southeast, the “five civilized tribes” adopted white American culture. Many ran newspapers, schools, and churches and elected officials under republican constitutions. Settlers wanted Native American land. Many believed Indians to be inferior.

14. With Jackson’s urging, Congress passed the Indian Removal Act of 1830. In 1832, Chief Justice Marshall ruled that the seizure of native lands was unconstitutional. Jackson defied the ruling. He reportedly said, “Justice Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it.” Jackson supported Southerners and Westerners over Native Americans.

15. In 1838, federal troops made 16,000 Cherokee move from the Southeast to Oklahoma. At least 4,000 people died on what came to be called the Trail of Tears.