Politics and Election
What issue was the nullification crisis about?
High Tariffs
Why did Jackson oppose the bank?
He felt it was unconstitutional and favored the wealthy.
Who won in 1824?
John Quincy Adams
What was Jackson's policy towards Native Americans?
He moved them off the their land with the Indian Removal Act.
What was the Tariff of 1828 called?
Tariff of Abominations
What two things did Jackson do to take down the National Bank?
Veto the bank's renewal charter and took money out and put it in state banks/pet banks.
Who determined the Presidency in 1824?
The House of Representatives
What was the name for Jackson's unofficial advisors?
Kitchen Cabinet
Why was it called the Trail of Tears?
Native Americans were forced to travel thousands of miles with little supplies, food or water. Many died.
What does nullify mean?
Cancel a federal law
What was Jackson's nickname?
Old Hickory
Why did some Americans dislike Jackson?
They felt he was abusing his power. He had a lot of vetoes.
What was the court case regarding the Cherokee and relocation?
Worcester v Georgia
Which state threatened to secede over the Tariff?
South Carolina
Who did John Quincy Adams make Secretary of State? Why?
Clay - In exchange for his support in the House of Representatives.
Which group of people saw an expansion of democracy in 1828?
White men who did not own land.
What did the Supreme Court decide in regards to the movement of Cherokee? How did Jackson respond?
They sided with the Cherokee. States did not have jurisdiction to move them. Jackson ignored the ruling.
How was the Nullification Crisis resolved?
The Force Bill was passed giving Jackson the authority to use troops to enforce the Tariff and the Tariff was lowered.
What is sectionalism?
Loyalty to your section or part of the country instead of the nation.