Jackson Presidency
What was the outcome of the election of 1828?
What is.. Jackson wins by a landslide winning both popular and electoral vote (all regions)
John Calhoun is made vice president and political futures of Clay and Adams is basically over.
This amendment limits the presidential terms to 2.
What is.. The 22 amendment
What was the invention created by Eli Whitney and Catherine Greene. Increased the demand for slaves and speed at which a crop could be collected.
What is... The Cotton Gin
During this election all democratic republicans ran for office. None won a majority which led to the HR having to chose the winner.
What is....The Election of 1824
These young men took the political scene over with their new pro-American ideals. They were anti-British and from the south.
What is... War Hawks
Who did Jackson represent?
What is.. "common folk"; Jackson appealed to the working class white men who were earning more voting rights (Farmers, factory workers, immigrants)
Also know as "old Hickory"
How is a president impeached?
What is...The HR bring the impeachment charges for high crimes and misdemeanors (Can be interpreted). Case then goes to Congress where 2/3 votes are needed to impeach/remove president. Only 2 in the country's history have been impeached.
This presidency was won by a land slide and included the American System, National Road, and aggressive foreign policy.
What is....Monroe presidency
What was the result of Jackson losing the election?
What is.. Jackson went on a political rampage and ruined the reputation of both Henry Clay and John Adams. Calls the appointment of Clay to vice president as a "corrupt bargain". The parties begin to diverge Jacksonians (Democrats) and a party similar to federalist.
This Court battle determined that the National Bank was constitutional and within the powers of Congress.
What is...McCullough vs Maryland
What were the three crisis of Jackson's presidency and describe each event...
What is.. National Bank War, Nullification Crisis, and Indian Removal
National Bank War: 1832 Jackson was reelected by an even higher margin and believes he has earned a mandate. Jackson did not like the establishment of the bank and was in conflict with bank director, Nicholas Biddle. Biddle applied early to recharter bank and Jackson veto the bill,killing the national bank. Impressed his demographic of supporters but was seen as reckless by financial community.
Nullification Crisis: The Tariff of 1828 was enacted (after a series of other protective tariffs),and South Carolina/other southern states called it unconstitutional (felt it only helped the North while hurting the South). Brought up question of Gov, passing laws about slavery. Calhoun wrote letters about nullifying the tariff and Jackson saw it as a threat to the nation. Tariff 1832 caused SC to threaten to secede and refuse to follow the tariff, led to Force bill from Jackson. Henry Clay stepped in and created the Tariff of 1833 which all parties settled for.
Indian Removal: Jackson did not like natives and decided to remove them rather than integrate them into white society. 1830 Jackson got federal funds to relocate all southern tribes. Most agreed to move by the Cherokee National went to the Supreme court. Cherokee Nation vs Ga & Worcester vs Ga. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Cherokee's saying they a domestic dependent nation. Jackson ignored the ruling and in 1838 sent military troops to remove Cherokee's (Trail of Tears)
This power has increased since the founding of the constitution. Today there is more power for this position than given directly by the constitution.
What is... Presidential Powers
Presidents (Like Andrew Jackson) can stretch or limit their powers depending on their congress, checks and balances. Some feel the power of the president is too much for one person.
What was John Q Adams able to do as Sectary of State?
What is...Rush-Bagot treaty: Determined the border with Canada (1818 Convention); US & Britain share Oregon.
Monroe Doctrine- West Hemi. handles its own issues and stays out of European affairs
Adams- Onis Treaty- Spain cedes Florida and US pays for debts caused by Texas settlers
What was the impact of the expansion of the suffrage movement?
What is.. More working class white men were able to vote and participate in government. Political campaigns also developed a style. Being attached to your party, going to parades to support candidate, etc. (Van Buren)
This Rebellion led to the call for a stronger national government.
What is.. Shay's Rebellion
How did Jackson view the Presidency?
What is...Jackson believed that the president represented the popular wants of the nation. Did not bend to sectionalism and used his veto power.
This power given by the constitution allows the president to not sign and send back a bill to congress to revise, or not sign the bill at all.
Veto power
(When congress submits a bill and is still in session 10 days after submitting and the bill has not been signed, then the bill becomes law. If congress is not in session the bill is not passed, pocket veto.)
What are the parts of the Missouri Compromise?
What is ...Created by Henry Clay
Admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. Only over the land purchased in the Louisiana Comp. No slave states above the Mason Dixon line.
What occurred during the election of 1836?
What is... This was the first election with the Whig running a candidate. Van Buren ran against 4 Whig candidates and won. Van Buren came into power during a economic panic and was not able to fix the bankruptcies and high unemployment rates.
These were the causes to the War of 1812
What is... War Hawks, Impressment, and Frontier Wars
What is..Jackson believed government funding on large transportation/infrastructure was unconstitutional. Most states funded their own projects.
The perception that the voters strongly support the president’s character and policies—can be a powerful symbol in American politics. It accords added legitimacy and credibility to the newly elected president’s proposals
What is... A Mandate
How did moving west impact Slavery?
What is.. It created an internal slave trade. Slaves were being sold to new Southern states to help build up the society (roads, farmland,etc). Individuals were separated from their families and plantation size/#of slaves grew. 75% of slaves were field workers and were expected to work from sunrise to sunset. There were some slave revolts however most failed.
What is the distinction between Whigs and Democrats?
What is... They had difference in social matter rather than sectional. Democrats formed from Dem Republicans so they still believed in small gov and farmer. Whigs were more Federal with their views which meant they favored a strong national gov and the American System. Whigs get their victory in 1836 with Harrison but quickly lose when Tyler comes to office and begins to lean in a more Democratic direction.
National Transportation, Protective Tariff, and the National Bank were parts of...
What is... Henry Clay American System