1. Andrew Jackson Aim – Explain the events of Jackson’s presidency.
Do Now: What do we already know about Andrew Jackson?

2. President John Quincy Adams
Election of 1824
Jackson gets most votes
No majority winner
Vote goes to House of Rep.
“Corrupt bargain” between Adams and Henry Clay
President Adams
Unsuccessful presidency remember for “corrupt bargain”

3. Andrew Jackson Lawyer and slave owner Battle of New Orleans
Fought Native Americans
Spanish Florida
“Old Hickory” - tough
7th president
Represented the “common man”

4. The Spoils System
The practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs.
He believes that ordinary citizens can do government jobs

6. Indian Removal Act Remove Native Americans from their land
Move them to land west of the Mississippi River
Present-day Oklahoma

7. Worcester v. Georgia Native American sues state gov’t
The Supreme Court under
John Marshall rules in favor of the Cherokee.
Jackson sides with Georgia
“Marshall has made his ruling, now let him enforce it.”

8. The Trail of Tears

9. The Trail of Tears 1838 – Cherokee tribe forced to move west
U.S. troops sent
Removed from homes right before winter
Walk 1,200 miles
4,000 die on trail
1 in every 4

10. National Bank of the United States
Jackson believes bank is too powerful
Limits loans to farmers and merchants
Bank needs law passed for a new contract
Jackson vetoes the law
Bank is eliminated