1. The Jacksonian Era

2. Introducing Andrew Jackson

3. Andrew Jackson became an American hero during the War of 1812

4. Reasons for the War of 1812 1.France and Great Britain were at war –Britain thought US favored France –Britain started targeting American merchant ships War? Embargo?

5. Reasons for War 2.Great Britain was arming Native Americans in the NW Territory Slow westward growth Tecumseh

6. Reasons for War 2.Great Britain was arming Native Americans in the NW Territory Slow westward growth Tecumseh

7. Reasons for War 3.War Hawks Young congressmen John C Calhoun Henry Clay Urged war

8. Jackson’s Rise to Power War of 1812 – US vs. Great Britain – Britain Large navy Powerful –US Small Well-trained New warships

9. Battle of New Orleans British attacked New Orleans Jackson commanded US forces in New Orleans Made Jackson a hero

10. After the War Era of Good Feelings –1815 to 1825 –Time of peace, pride, and progress Nationalism –Feelings of pride and loyalty to the nation All good things must come to an end.

11. Sectionalism brought an end to Nationalism Sectionalism –intense loyalty to a region due to differences regarding national issues North vs. South vs. West

12. Issues Dividing the Nation States’ Rights Tariffs National Bank Internal Improvements Slavery –Admitting new states to the Union –Slave state or free state –Missouri Compromise

13. Missouri Compromise-1819 11 free states / 11 slave states Missouri wanted to enter the union as a slave state –Upset the balance in the Senate to favor the South

14. Missouri Compromise-1819

16. Missouri Compromise Proposed by Henry Clay Missouri > Slave State Maine > Free State Slavery would be prohibited north of 36˚ 30’

17. Election of 1824 Andrew Jackson vs. John Quincy Adams vs. Henry Clay –Most popular votes –But not enough electoral votes House of Representatives decides –Chose Adams “Corrupt bargain” between Congressman Henry Clay and J.Q. Adams Angered Jackson’s supporters Determined Jackson would win in 1828