1. The Age of Andrew Jackson

5. I. Election of 1828
Despite winning a plurality of votes in 1824, Jackson was denied the presidency.
He put together a support network to assure wide popular support.
This group became the Democratic Party.
The campaign was vicious and marked the birth of modern politics.

6. II. Jacksonian Democracy
Based on universal manhood suffrage.
Jackson challenged Congress and the Supreme Court in an unprecedented manner.

7. III. Indian Removal Jackson’s strongest support was from the West.
The Supreme Court had protected Native Americans’ right to their land in Worcester v. Georgia and Cherokee Nation v. Georgia.
Jackson ignored the Supreme Court and Cherokee Nation v. Georgia.
Jackson ignored the Supreme Court and Native Americans were forcefully moved west (Indian Removal Act of 1830).

9. IV. The Nullification Crisis
After the Tariff of 1828 (Abominations) was passed, some states began considering nullification.
S. Carolina voted to nullify the Tariffs of 1828 & 1832.
Although a supporter of states’ rights, Jackson thought nullification endangered the Union.
He threatened military enforcement of the tariff (Force Bill).
Eventually a compromise tariff was passed (Henry Clay).