1. The Rise of a Mass Democracy
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The Rise of a Mass Democracy

2. Election of 1824 A “Corrupt Bargain” AJ – wins popular vote
No plurality
Clay eliminated, but uses his influence as Speaker of the House
House selects Adams
Clay – Sec. of State

3. Election of 1828 New Party – Democrats Jackson “Old Hickory” Stance:
The people’s man
Stance:
Distrusted banks and aristocrats
Anti-Native American
Anti-Tariff
Jackson defeats Adams
First western President
2nd non-college educated pres.

4. Beliefs
Small Government
Free market
States Rights
Spoils

5. Tariff and Nullies Tariff of 1828 Tariff of 1832
Ordinance of Nullification
Jackson – not to be shown up!!
Force Bill of 1833
Clay and Compromise
Calhoun resigns – Van Buren VP

6. Indian Removal Recognition as separate nations Assimilation attempts
“Five Civilized Tribes”
Treaty of 1791
Worcester v. Georgia 1832
“John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it!”
Trail of Tears
18,000 for 1200 miles
3000 die

7. Bank War Jackson’s Veto
“subversive of ther rights of states”
“dangerous to the liberties of the people”
Bank was acting like a branch of the government
Removed gold and silver to deposit in “pet banks”
Mandate from the people
Despotism
“Wildcat” Currency
Panic of 1837

8. Texas Stephen Austin Santa Anna 1836 Independence – Sam Houston
“Remember the Alamo!!”
Jim Bowie, Davey Crockett
San Jacinto siesta
Jackson recognizes Texas
Slavery Issues

9. Legacy Less national government involvement in economy (for now)
Expanded power of Executive (nullification, Indian removal, bank)
Empowering state govts., which became more democratic
Western Expansion
Emergence of Western influence in DC
Re-emergence of a two party system