Age of Jackson
Nickname for the election that Jackson lost to John Quincy Adams.
Corrupt Bargain
Candidate who defeated Jackson in the election of 1824.
John Quincy Adams
The forced journey of 15,000 Native Americans from their Native lands to Indian Territory
Trail of Tears
This region is the center of the United States. Although it was originally thought to have been a wasteland, it is extremely fertile and good for farming. Indian Territory is located within this region.
Great Plains
Giving the President the power to use military force against South Carolina
Forced Bill
Why did Andrew Jackson not like the Federal Bank
Overreach of government. Wanted a smaller government.
What institution did Jackson end in 1832?
The Bank of the United States
Land set aside for a Native American group or groups (like at a restaurant)
Reservations
Created the Missouri Compromise, ended the nullification crisis, convinced congress to vote for John Quincy Adams.
Henry Clay
Refuse to accept/cancel
Nullify
Explain the spoils system and how Jackson made himself so powerful within the federal government.
Fired 10% of fed employees, replaced them with his supporters and friends.
What state was at the center of the crisis and what did they do
South Carolina
Constitutional principle that power is shared between the federal and state governments
Federalism
President after Andrew Jackson
Martin Van Buren
This term refers to a new form of campaigning that appeared in the Presidential Election of1824, where candidates attempt to ruin their opponent’s reputation with insults. Since then, this has become a regular part of American politics.
Mudslinging
This area served as a new home for Native Americans after their forced relocation. It was primarily located in Oklahoma.
Indian Territory
Who did Andrew Jackson expand voting rights to?
White men who did not own land
Protects American manufacturing by increasing the price of imported foreign goods
Tariffs
President who died of Pneumonia
William Henry Harrison
THE GOVERNMENBT HAS "HANDS OFF"
LAISSEZ-FAIRE
Name one of NA tribes that were included in the Indian Removal Act.
Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Seminole, and Creek
President Jackson expanded suffrage (the right to vote) to all white male Americans. Why is this important?
Allowed more Americans to participate in government (voting) Closer to a true representation of the voice of the American people
Trying to make someone similar to your culture
Assimilate
First VP to be elevated to the position of President after the death of the POTUS
John Tyler
This term refers a business that is too power and controls an entire market. President Jackson believed the Second National Bank of the United States was one.
Monopoly