1. The Age of Jackson A New Politician Emerges

2. Andrew Jackson Tennessee native No college education Raised in poverty Serves as a messenger in Revolutionary War Famous War General Becomes wealthy slave owner For the ‘Common Man’ Similar to Jefferson Forms: Democratic Republican Party http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSTKE85yXl4

4. Jacksonian Democracy 7 th President Elected through the masses! More Americans able to vote A step away from Federalist Belief: Rule by the elite and few

5. Spoils System Winning Presidential Candidate (Jackson) gave government positions to supporters Fired 10 percent of federal employees or those who did not support him Jobs go to friends & family

6. Removal of Native Americans Indian Removal Act – 1830 90 treaties signed Force Natives to move west Cherokee Nation don’t give up Worcester v. Georgia – Natives have right to land Jackson’s reaction “John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it”

7. Trail of Tears 1838 Cherokee are finally sent West