1. Mr. Fredrickson

2. Essential Question: Champion of the “Common Man”? Hero “King” Andrew? Vilian OR

3. A Self Made Man Gained fame for his accomplishments in the War of 1812 American leader at the battle of New Orleans He was often considered the champion of the common people

5. The “ Common Man ’ s ” Presidential Candidate

6. Jackson ’ s Opponents in 1824 Henry Clay [KY] John Quincy Adams [MA] John C. Calhoun [SC] William H. Crawford [GA]

7. Results of the 1824 Election A “ Corrupt Bargain? ”

8. 1828 Election Results

9. The Center of Population in the Country Moves WEST

10. Andrew Jackson as President

11. Jacksonian Democracy Spread of political power to more people was part of what became known as Jacksonian Democracy Some people viewed him as a champion of the “common man” while others viewed him a power hungry king -The United State’s political system changed under Andrew Jackson, shifting political power to the west

12. Spoils System Upon taking office Jackson fired more than 200 gov. officials and replaced them with his supporters Critics said he was giving jobs to those who helped him instead of those who were qualified

13. Spoils System Jackson said he was just showing ordinary people could fill government jobs A Jackson supporter said “To the victor belong the spoils”

14. Nullification Crisis The introduction of a tariff on imported goods caused many Southerners to turn against government and lobby for state rights South Carolina passed the Nullification Act declaring the new tariffs illegal

16. The Removal of Native Americans -As settlements spread westward, many Native Americans were forced off their lands. -Some groups of Native Americans attempted to resist relocation. Most were eventually taken from their lands by force.

17. Indian Removal 3 1830  Indian Removal Act 3 Forced native Americans to move west of the Mississippi 3 Trail of Tears

18. Continued… 3 Worcester v. GA (1832) 3 Georgia wanted to make laws for Cherokee 3 John Marshall said this was unconstitutional and that Native American rights were protected by the Constitution 3 Jackson refused to enforce the decision

19. The Cherokee Nation After 1820

20. Indian Removal

21. Trail of Tears (1838-1839)

23. The National Bank Debate Nicholas Biddle President Jackson

24. Killing the National Bank 3 1832  Jackson vetoed the extension of the 2 nd National Bank of the United States. 3 1836  the charter expired. 3 1841  the bank went bankrupt!

25. Pet Banks Jackson ordered his secretary of Treasury (Taney) to stop putting government money into the BankJackson ordered his secretary of Treasury (Taney) to stop putting government money into the Bank Instead Taney deposited money in state banksInstead Taney deposited money in state banks

26. The Downfall of “ Mother Bank ”

27. An 1832 Cartoon: “ King Andrew ” An 1832 Cartoon: “ King Andrew ”

28. 1832 Election Results Main Issue?

29. Photo of Andrew Jackson in 1844 (one year before his death) 1767 - 1845

30. Andrew Jackson: Hero or Villain? Mr. Fredrickson 8 th Grade US History

31. Hero to the Common Man Jackson expanded the right to vote to the average man He killed the national bank because it was only giving loans to the wealthy He secured western lands so poor farmers could have more land

32. Villain to Native Americans Jackson forced may Natives off their land The Indian Removal Act forced Natives to move west of the Mississippi

33. Jackson Expands the power of the President Jackson often ruled with an iron fist and made decisions without consideration of those outside his inner circle He earned the nickname “King Andrew”

34. SO….? HEROorVillain