1. The Rise of Democratic Politics 1824-1840

2. Democratization of Politics How did politics become more democratic by 1824?

3. Election of 1824 How did the Election of 1824 demonstrate the dissolution of the Democratic- Republican Party?

4. Rise of Democratic Politics, 1824-1832 Adams’ Presidency Describe three reasons why Adam’s presidency tainted with controversy?

5. Rise of Andrew Jackson What circumstances contributed to Jackson’s rise in popularity?

6. Van Buren and the Democratic Party In what ways did Van Buren exemplify the new breed of politician?

7. Rise of Democratic Politics, 1824-1832 Democratic Party According to Van Buren, why was the two-party competition important?

8. Rise of Democratic Politics, 1824-1832 Election of 1828 Describe how both Adams and Jackson were portrayed in the 1828 election. How did the election of 1828 reflect sectionalism ?

9. Rise of Democratic Politics, 1824-1832 Jackson and the “Spoils System” How did Jackson implement the Spoils System? Why is this significant?

10. Jackson and Federal Aid How did Jackson use the Veto to promote Democratic policies?

11. Rise of Democratic Politics, 1824-1832 Nullification Crisis In what ways did the Tariff of 1828 lead to sectional differences and a rift between Jackson and Calhoun?

12. Rise of Democratic Politics, 1824-1832 Nullification Crisis Explain how Calhoun’s position shifted regarding states’ rights.

13. Rise of Democratic Politics, 1824-1832 Nullification Crisis Why was South Carolina especially concerned about the Tariff? Describe two events in 1831 that contributed to this concern.

14. Rise of Democratic Politics, 1824-1832 Nullification Crisis How did Jackson respond to Calhoun’s call for nullification? What was Calhoun’s reaction?

15. Rise of Democratic Politics, 1824-1832 Nullification Crisis Describe the two personal issues caused a rift in Jackson and Calhoun’s relationship?

16. Rise of Democratic Politics, 1824-1832 How did Jackson react to South Carolina’s nullification of the tariffs? How did Henry Clay affect these policies?

17. Rise of Democratic Politics, 1824-1832 Bank Veto In what ways does Jackson’s opposition to the National Bank reflect his concern with corrupt and privileged legislatures?

18. Rise of Democratic Politics, 1824-1832 Election of 1832 How did Jackson defeat Clay in the presidential election of 1832?

19. Bank Controversy and Second Party System, 1833-1840 The War on the Bank How did Jackson use “pet banks” to limit the power of Bank of United States (BUS)?

20. War on Bank How did Jackson’s war on the bank impact the Democratic Party?

21. Bank Controversy and Second Party System, 1833-1840 Rise of Whig Opposition Describe the various factions that made up the Whig party.

22. Bank Controversy and Second Party System, 1833-1840 Election of 1836 What was the significance of the presidential election of 1836?

23. Bank Controversy and Second Party System, 1833-1840 Panic of 1837 Analyze the cause and effect of the Panic of 1837.

24. Bank Controversy and Second Party System, 1833-1840 Search for Solution to Panic of 1837 How did Van Buren attempt to deal with the Panic of 1837? How did this affect the Democratic Party?

25. Bank Controversy and Second Party System, 1833-1840 Election of 1840 Describe the significance of the presidential election of 1840.

26. Bank Controversy and Second Party System, 1833-1840 Second Party System Matures In what ways did the second party system fully mature by 1840?

27. Rise of Popular Religion Second Great Awakening What was the Second Great Awakening? How do the revivals on the frontier compare to the First Great Awakening? Which religious denomination was most successful?

28. Rise of Popular Religion Second Great Awakening: Eastern Revivals How do eastern revivals compare to frontier revivals? How do these revivals compare to the 18th century?

29. Rise of Popular Religion Critics of Revivals: The Unitarians What was the Unitarian response to revivals?

30. Rise of Popular Religion Rise of Mormonism In what ways did Mormonism and the Shakers stir up controversy?

31. Age of Reform What types of people were involved in reform? What was the connection between religion, geography, and reform?

32. Age of Reform Temperance Describe the individuals and ideology behind the Temperance Movement.

33. Age of Reform Public-School Reform Describe the individuals and ideology behind public school reform.

34. Age of Reform Abolition How did the abolition movement develop in the United States in the 19 th century?

35. Age of Reform Abolition Who was William Lloyd Garrison? Why is he significant?

36. Age of Reform Abolition Describe the role that women played in the abolitionist movement?

37. Age of Reform Women’s Rights Describe the individuals and major events in the movement for women’s rights.

38. Age of Reform Penitentiaries Describe the individuals and specific movements behind penitentiary and asylum reform.

39. Age of Reform Utopian Communities Describe the individuals and ideology behind the establishment of utopian communities.