1. Age of Jackson

2. Election of 1824
-no winner of electoral college
-John Q. Adams chosen over Jackson as President
-Called corrupt bargain b/c/ Jackson had most votes
-Jackson’s supporters formed Democratic Party and opposed Adams’ policies

3. Election of 1824
-no winner of electoral college
-John Q. Adams chosen over Jackson as President
-Called corrupt bargain b/c/ Jackson had most votes
-Jackson’s supporters formed Democratic Party and opposed Adams’ policies

4. Election of 1824
-no winner of electoral college
-John Q. Adams chosen over Jackson as President
-Called corrupt bargain b/c/ Jackson had most votes
-Jackson’s supporters formed Democratic Party and opposed Adams’ policies

5. Election of 1828
-high voter turnout b/c voting requirements had been lowered
-Jackson appealed to the “Common Man”
-Jackson becomes first western President

6. Jackson’s Presidency
-”Common Man”’s President
-creation of the Spoils System
-greater democracy, but women and minorities still ignored
-Great Silence over the issue of slavery

7. Nullification Crisis
-debate over high tariffs
-John C. Calhoun
-theory of nullification
-S.C. threatens secession
-Jackson threatens the use of force
-Henry Clay organizes a compromise

8. Nullification Crisis
-debate over high tariffs
-John C. Calhoun
-theory of nullification
-S.C. threatens secession
-Jackson threatens the use of force
-Henry Clay organizes a compromise

9. Nullification Crisis
-debate over high tariffs
-John C. Calhoun
-theory of nullification
-S.C. threatens secession
-Jackson threatens the use of force
-Henry Clay organizes a compromise

10. Indian Policy
-different views about Indian policy
-Indian Removal Act, 1830
-Cherokee takes the issue to the Supreme Court and wins
-Jackson ignores the court and orders removal
-Trail of Tears, 1838

11. Indian Policy
-different views about Indian policy
-Indian Removal Act, 1830
-Cherokee takes the issue to the Supreme Court and wins
-Jackson ignores the court and orders removal
-Trail of Tears, 1838

12. National Bank
-Jackson disliked the Bank of the U.S.
-thought it an abuse of power and served the wealthy first
-Jackson vetoed the new charter for the bank and withdrew all gov’t funds

13. Van Buren
-Martin Van Buren was elected after Jackson
-suffered b/c of Jackson’s bank policies
-Panic of 1837 left many in bad economic situations
-Newly formed Whig party gains strength

14. Harrison and Tyler
-War hero William Henry Harrison becomes first Whig President
-Harrison dies 1 month into office
-John Tyler is first V.P. to become President