1. Andrew Jackson Buschistory Presents – The Presidents
7th President of the US
Andrew Jackson

2. The Election
1. President: Andrew Jackson__ Number 7_____ VP – John C Calhoun, Martin Van Buren
2. Political Party _Democratic
3. Term of Office _
4. Who came before and after him, and what were their Political parties?
______Quincy Adams (Democratic-Republican) preceded him, Martin Van Buren (Democrat) Followed him
5. Were there any unusual circumstances surrounding his ascent to the presidency? If so, describe the situation in specific detail.
The Jacksonians had spent 4 years discrediting Quincy Adams after the alleged “Corrupt Bargain.” This race was personal and nasty. Both sides told exaggerated stories and lies about the other. The Adam’s supporters accused Jackson of adultery because he lived with Rachel before her divorce from her first husband was final. The Jacksonians accused the Adam’s camp of arranging women for visiting Russian diplomats. Jackson trounced Adams, but shortly after the election – Dec. 22, 1828 Rachel died. Jackson blamed the Adam’s camp and he held a grudge throughout his presidency.
Electors – Jackson 178, Adams 83

3. The Office
6. Are there any catch phrases or terms specifically associated with this president? If so, list and explain them Common Man, Bank War, Hydra Monster, Nullification, Old Hickory
7. When he left office, was it by: choice, defeat, natural death, assassination, or resignation. Explain your answer. Did not run in the 1836 election.

4. Domestic Issues and Events
Tariff of Abominations
Exposition and Protest
Spoils System
1829 Peggy Eaton O’Neil affair
1830 Webster Hayne debate
1830 Indian Removal debate begins
1830 Maysville Road Veto
1831 – Nat Turner
1832 Calhoun Resigns
1832 Nullification
1832 Bank War Begins
1833 Force Bill
Admitted to the Union – Arkansas 1836, Michigan1837

5. Foreign Policy and Events
1832 – Black Hawk War in Illinois and Wisconsin. We meet Capt. Abraham Lincoln (23 yrs old)