The Rise Of The Common Man
Who did Andrew Jackson lose to in the election of 1824?
John Quincy Adams
What was Andrew Jackson's nickname?
Old Hickory
While the North was becoming more industrialized, the South was still mainly remaining on?
Agriculture
How many National Banks did America try to have?
2
John C. Calhoun
What phrase was important to the America during Jackson's era and helped during his campaign?
The Common Man
What war did Andrew Jackson become famous in?
The War of 1812
Who told the states that they could nullify a law if it felt unconstitutional?
John C. Calhoun
How long did the National Bank run for?
20 years (1816-1836)
Why didn't Jackson like Henry Clay?
In the election of 1824, Henry Clay through his support on John Quincy Adams so he could become Secretary of State, costing Jackson the presidency.
How many people were in the election of 1824?
4
Though Jackson and Adams tried to stay out of mudslinging during their election, their political parties did not. What type of things did they do?
They spread insults and rumors.
Why was Andrew Jackson opposed to The South Carolina Ordinance of Nullification?
He saw it as direct threat to the federal union and the Constitution.
What bill did Jackson veto?
The Bank Recharter Bill
What is the American System?
Jackson strongly opposed this federal initiative proposed by Clay, which included protective tariffs, a national bank, and federally funded infrastructure projects.
Why did so many Americans move to the west after The War of 1812?
There was more equality and the west was the path way for not needing a property to vote.
What was his Kitchen Cabinet?
An unofficial group of friends and advisors.
What did Andrew Jackson threaten to do to South Carolina?
To use military force to enforce federal tariff laws
Why was Jackson so against the national bank?
He believed that it was an unconstitutional monopoly that helped the wealthy elites.
Calhoun became the first Vice President to resign from office, doing so in 1832 to fill a Senate seat for which state
South Carolina
What made Jackson different from the presidents before him?
He was a self-made man, where as the presidents before him were born into wealthy families.
During Jackson's presidency what system did he support?
The Spoils System
Though Andrew Jackson committed to being man of the people, was he truly?
He advocated for white men, but expanded slavery and formed the Indian Removal Act.
Were Americans suspicious of the National Bank?
Yes, they were heavily suspicious of it because it was mainly owned by private investors.
Clay went against Jackson in the election of 1832, and was apart of what political party?
The Whigs