Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson AdministrationAdministration

Extension of Voting RightsExtension of Voting Rights

Western Population GrowthWestern Population Growth

Election of 1824Election of 1824

J.Q. AdamsJ.Q. Adams

Domestic Policy: “American System”Domestic Policy: “American System” Protective TariffsProtective Tariffs Internal ImprovementsInternal Improvements

TroublesTroubles 1826: Congress controlled by Jacksonians1826: Congress controlled by Jacksonians Jacksonians in the CabinetJacksonians in the Cabinet

Overall an unsuccessful presidencyOverall an unsuccessful presidency

Election of 1828Election of 1828

Mudslinging:Mudslinging: AJ : Oh Andy, Oh Andy, How Many Men Have AJ : Oh Andy, Oh Andy, How Many Men Have

You Killed in Your Life? How many weddings You Killed in Your Life? How many weddings make a wife?make a wife?

JQA: Corrupt Aristocrat? Pimp for czar? JQA: Corrupt Aristocrat? Pimp for czar? Billiards table in the White House?Billiards table in the White House?

““A Man Who Fights” vs. “A Man Who Writes”A Man Who Fights” vs. “A Man Who Writes” Inauguration Day: King Mob TriumphantInauguration Day: King Mob Triumphant

Is this a revolution?Is this a revolution?

Election of 1828Election of 1828

Jackson’s InaugurationJackson’s Inauguration

The Common ManThe Common Man ““Old Hickory”Old Hickory” Barbecue, PartyBarbecue, Party

Jacksonian IdealsJacksonian Ideals

Democratization of American politicsDemocratization of American politics Spoils SystemSpoils System Kitchen CabinetKitchen Cabinet Use of vetoUse of veto South Carolina Nullification CrisisSouth Carolina Nullification Crisis

Nullification FireNullification Fire

Playing with “nullification fire”Playing with “nullification fire” 1798 - Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions1798 - Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions 1814 - Hartford Convention1814 - Hartford Convention 1832 - S.C. Ordinance of Nullification1832 - S.C. Ordinance of Nullification 1860???1860???

Which was most justified? Least justified?Which was most justified? Least justified?

Nicholas Biddle and the BankNicholas Biddle and the Bank Biddle managed the Biddle managed the

BUS well – applies for BUS well – applies for re-charter 1832re-charter 1832

AJ: Vetoes bankAJ: Vetoes bank Only benefits wealthyOnly benefits wealthy UnconstitutionalUnconstitutional UndemocraticUndemocratic

Election of 1832Election of 1832 AJ vs. ClayAJ vs. Clay

The Bank War continuedThe Bank War continued AJ sets out to kill the bank - deposits funds in AJ sets out to kill the bank - deposits funds in

“pet banks”“pet banks” Leads to wave of irresponsible speculationLeads to wave of irresponsible speculation 1837 – Specie Circular (Gold/Silver only)1837 – Specie Circular (Gold/Silver only) NY Banks DefaultNY Banks Default

PANIC OF 1837!PANIC OF 1837! Van Ruin takes the blame…Van Ruin takes the blame…

Indian Removal ActIndian Removal Act

““Humane” policy of removalHumane” policy of removal 1830 – Indian Removal Act – $ to move 1830 – Indian Removal Act – $ to move

Indians to the trans-Mississippi westIndians to the trans-Mississippi west Supreme Court upholds Cherokee rightsSupreme Court upholds Cherokee rights

Cherokee Nation v. Georgia (1831)Cherokee Nation v. Georgia (1831) Worcester v. Georgia (1832)Worcester v. Georgia (1832)

AJ: “Marshall has made his decision, now AJ: “Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it”let him enforce it”