Andrew Jackson
The group of "officials" that Jackson consulted to make policy decisions
Kitchen Cabinet
What party emerged in opposition to Andrew Jackson?
Whig Party
Who was the head of the National Bank during Jackson’s presidency?
Nicholas Biddle
Who was John C. Calhoun?
Vice President under Jackson and John Quincy Adams.
Who was president during the “Era of Good Feelings”?
James Monroe
What was the Amistad?
A ship overtaken by kidnapped free Africans.
According to Jackson, who did the National Bank most benefit?
It benefitted northern bankers, not common people or Southerners.
Who were the four candidates in the Election of 1824?
John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, William Crawford, Andrew Jackson
What was the “Tariff of Abominations,” and why did the South oppose it?
It hurt the sale of Southern cotton.
What issue caused Calhoun to resign as vice president?
The Nullification Crisis — Calhoun supported South Carolina’s nullification of the tariff.
What treaty gave Florida to the U.S.?
Adams–Onís Treaty
What war resulted from Native Americans returning to their land after a treaty violation?
The Black Hawk War
What policy required government land to be paid for in gold or silver?
Specie Circular
How did the 1828 election campaign differ from earlier elections?
Featured rallies, slogans, parades, and mudslinging.
What was the “Spoils System”?
Jackson’s policy of giving government jobs to his supporters.
What was the Ordinance of Nullification?
South Carolina declared the Tariff of Abominations “null and void” in their state.
Who authored the Monroe Doctrine?
John Quincy Adams
What was the result of the Black Hawk War?
The federal government pursued and killed his followers and captured Black Hawk.
What was Andrew Jackson’s policy toward Native Americans?
They were subjects, not citizens; removed to reservations in the West.
What was the result of the 1824 election?
Jackson won popular votes; tie in Electoral College; Adams won in the House.
What economic crisis did Jackson’s policies help cause?
The Panic of 1837 (due to Specie Circular and end of National Bank).
How did Jackson respond to South Carolina’s Nullification Ordinance?
He threatened to use federal force if the state did not comply with federal law.
Name three accomplishments of John Quincy Adams as Secretary of State.
Adams–Onís Treaty, Rush–Bagot Treaty, Treaty of 1818, Monroe Doctrine.
What type of campaigning style emerged during Jackson’s era?
Rallies, parades, slogans, and mudslinging.
What was Andrew Jackson’s lasting legacy?
Two-party system, media-driven campaigns, increased executive power, established Second National Bank.
Which groups most supported the Whig Party?
Northern industrialists, national bank supporters, advocates for a strong Congress and term limits.
What happened after the end of the Second Bank of the United States?
Creation of pet banks, bank panic, formation of the Whig Party, Specie Circular.
Who debated the nullification issue in Congress?
Robert Hayne and Daniel Webster.
What were the three principles of the Monroe Doctrine?
(1) No European colonization in the Americas, (2) U.S. would not interfere in European affairs, (3) Any European attempt to colonize would be met with U.S. retaliation.
What is Andrew Jackson’s legacy in American politics?
He expanded executive power, inspired modern campaigning, and shaped the Democratic Party system.