1. President Andrew Jackson

2. I. Elected in 1828

3. A. First president from West

4. I. Elected in 1828 A. First president from West B. Envisioned strong presidency

5. I. Elected in 1828 A. First president from West B. Envisioned strong presidency 1. Represented will of the people

6. I. Elected in 1828 A. First president from West B. Envisioned strong presidency 1. Represented will of the people 2. Frequent use of the veto

7. I. Elected in 1828 A. First president from West B. Envisioned strong presidency 1. Represented will of the people 2. Frequent use of the veto C. The Spoils System

8. I. Elected in 1828 A. First president from West B. Envisioned strong presidency 1. Represented will of the people 2. Frequent use of the veto C. The Spoils System 1. Replaced gov. employees with friends

9. I. Elected in 1828 A. First president from West B. Envisioned strong presidency 1. Represented will of the people 2. Frequent use of the veto C. The Spoils System 1. Replaced gov. employees with friends 2. “Kitchen Cabinet”

10. II. Bank of the United States

11. A. Jackson opposed it

12. II. Bank of the United States A. Jackson opposed it 1. Undemocratic

13. II. Bank of the United States A. Jackson opposed it 1. Undemocratic a. Benefited the wealthy

14. II. Bank of the United States A. Jackson opposed it 1. Undemocratic a. Benefited the wealthy b. Run by private bankers--Biddle

15. II. Bank of the United States A. Jackson opposed it 1. Undemocratic a. Benefited the wealthy b. Run by private bankers--Biddle 2. Unconstitutional

16. II. Bank of the United States A. Jackson opposed it 1. Undemocratic a. Benefited the wealthy b. Run by private bankers--Biddle 2. Unconstitutional B. Vetoed Bank Bill in 1832

17. II. Bank of the United States A. Jackson opposed it 1. Undemocratic a. Benefited the wealthy b. Run by private bankers--Biddle 2. Unconstitutional B. Vetoed Bank Bill in 1832 C. Bank expired in 1836

18. II. Bank of the United States A. Jackson opposed it 1. Undemocratic a. Benefited the wealthy b. Run by private bankers--Biddle 2. Unconstitutional B. Vetoed Bank Bill in 1832 C. Bank expired in 1836 D. Financial “ Panic of 1837 ”

19. III. Tariffs

20. III. Tariffs A. “ Tariff of Abominations ” in 1828

21. III. Tariffs A. “ Tariff of Abominations ” in 1828 B. Showdown over states ’ rights

22. III. Tariffs A. “ Tariff of Abominations ” in 1828 B. Showdown over states ’ rights 1. John C. Calhoun

23. III. Tariffs A. “ Tariff of Abominations ” in 1828 B. Showdown over states ’ rights 1. John C. Calhoun a. Wanted to nullify tariff

24. III. Tariffs A. “ Tariff of Abominations ” in 1828 B. Showdown over states ’ rights 1. John C. Calhoun a. Wanted to nullify tariff b. States have final authority

25. 2. Daniel Webster

26. a. Union most important

27. 2. Daniel Webster a. Union most important b. Nullification would destroy US

28. 2. Daniel Webster a. Union most important b. Nullification would destroy US C. South Carolina Nullification Act 1832

29. 2. Daniel Webster a. Union most important b. Nullification would destroy US C. South Carolina Nullification Act 1832 D. Jackson ’ s response

30. 2. Daniel Webster a. Union most important b. Nullification would destroy US C. South Carolina Nullification Act 1832 D. Jackson ’ s response 1. Threatened military action

31. 2. Daniel Webster a. Union most important b. Nullification would destroy US C. South Carolina Nullification Act 1832 D. Jackson ’ s response 1. Threatened military action 2. South Carolina backed down

32. IV. Native Americans

33. IV. Native Americans A. Indian Removal Act of 1830

34. IV. Native Americans A. Indian Removal Act of 1830 1. Forced Native Americans to move 1200 miles west

35. IV. Native Americans A. Indian Removal Act of 1830 1. Forced Native Americans to move 1200 miles west 2. Thousands left their homes

36. B. Trail of Tears

37. 1. 15,000 Cherokee moved in 1838

38. B. Trail of Tears 1. 15,000 Cherokee moved in 1838 2. About 4,000 died en route

39. B. Trail of Tears 1. 15,000 Cherokee moved in 1838 2. About 4,000 died en route C. Seminole Wars 1835-1842

40. B. Trail of Tears 1. 15,000 Cherokee moved in 1838 2. About 4,000 died en route C. Seminole Wars 1835-1842 1. Forced Seminoles to leave Florida

41. B. Trail of Tears 1. 15,000 Cherokee moved in 1838 2. About 4,000 died en route C. Seminole Wars 1835-1842 1. Forced Seminoles to leave Florida 2. Cost $20 million and 1,500 soldiers

42. Trail of Tears