1st term
what number president was Andrew jackson
Who did Jackson choose as his Vice President for his second term
martin van buren
Where did Jackson retire after leaving office
retired to his plantation, The Hermitage, located outside of Nashville, Tennessee
Where was Andrew Jackson born
Waxhaws region of the Carolinas
What was the “Bank War” about
the political struggle between President Andrew Jackson and the Second Bank of the United States over its rechartering, which Jackson vetoed
what political party did he help form
what is Democratic-republican party
What issue caused tension between the North and South during Jackson’s 2nd term
the nullification crisis
What was the name of Jackson’s home estate
the hermitage
What war made Jackson a national hero
war of 1812
Who did Jackson fight a famous duel with
charles dickinson
what was the spoils system?
rewarding people that supported him with government jobs after an election
How did Jackson deal with the Nullification Crisis
he threatened military action using the Force Bill while simultaneously supporting a compromise tariff that would lower the controversial taxes
What was Jackson’s health like after leaving office
congestive heart failer
What was Jackson’s nickname
old hickory
Why did critics call him “King Andrew”
to protest his perceived tyrannical and overreaching use of presidential power
What was the main goal of Jackson’s Indian Removal Act
expansion for white settlers
What was the result of his fight against the National Bank
the Second Bank of the United States's charter not being renewed
How did Jackson continue to influence politics after retiring
advised his successor
What tragedy shaped Jackson’s childhood
the loss of his family during the Revolutionary War
How did Jackson use his veto power compared to previous presidents
Jackson vetoed twelve bills, more than his six predecessors combined
What major event led to the closing of the national bank
1832 bill to veto the recharter bank
How did Jackson’s policies affect Native Americans during his 2nd term
forced removal of approximately 50,000 Native Americans from their ancestral lands east of the Mississippi River to "Indian Territory"
How do historians view Jackson today. hero or villain, and why
champion of the common man
What was Jackson’s job before becoming president
lawyer
What happened during the Trail of Tears
removal act of 1830