JQA/Jackson
What does JQA's presidency have in common with his father's (John Adams)?
They both lost their bids for a 2nd term as president
Political party formed by Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren
Democratic Party
What is the definition of a tariff?
Tax on imported goods
What does it mean to "assimilate?"
PROCESS IN WHICH A MINORITY GROUP OR CULTURE RESEMBLES A SOCIETY’S MAJORITY CULTURE
Why did Jackson view the B.U.S. negatively?
HE FELT IT WAS RUN BY THE RICH FOR THE RICH AND DID NOT BENEFIT THE COMMON MAN OF THE UNITED STATES
He used the veto power 12 times, more than the previous 6 presidents combined.
Jackson's supporters, the common people, came mostly from these two regions of the U.S.
Southern and Western states
Explain the purpose of passing the Force Bill?
ALLOWS THE PRESIDENT TO USE MILITARY FORCE TO COLLECT TAXES
Why did Jackson wish to remove Native Americans from the South? (2 reasons)
HE VIEWS THEM AS A “CONQUERED” PEOPLE HE BELIEVES IT IS THE ONLY WAY TO AVOID FUTURE CONFLICT WITH THEM
How did most Americans feel about the B.U.S.? What evidence proves this?
THEY DID NOT SUPPORT IT, THEY SUPPORTED JACKSON’S VETO OF THE NEW CHARTER. THIS IS PROVEN IN THE RESULTS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 1832.
Jackson gave government jobs to his supporters in a system that became known as:
The Spoils System
Explain the details of the Corrupt Bargain. Who else was offered this bargain?
HENRY CLAY USES HIS POSITION AS SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE TO PERSUADE CONGRESSMEN TO VOTE FOR JQA. CLAY IS ANNOUNCED AS JQA’S SECRETARY OF STATE.
ANDREW JACKSON IS OFFERED THE SAME BARGAIN
What is Nullification? Why was South Carolina using it?
TO REJECT A FEDERAL LAW. SOUTH CAROLINA WAS ANGERED OVER THE TARIFF OF ABOMINATIONS AND SUFFERED AS A RESULT OF DECREASING COTTON SALES TO EUROPE.
Name the 5 "Civilized" tribes of Native Americans.
CHEROKEE
CHICKASAW
CHOCTAW
CREEK
SEMINOLE
Explain how Jackson managed to "kill" the Bank of the United States:
HE PULLED ALL OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S MONEY OUT OF THE B.U.S. AND PUT IT IN SMALLER STATE BANKS THAT WERE PRIVATELY OWNED
Why is JQA considered to be one of the greatest Secretaries of State?
He wrote the Monroe Doctrine and negotiated the Adams-Onis Treaty
How is the president chosen when no candidate wins by a majority?
The House of Representatives must vote and choose.
How did the Nullification Crisis come to an end?
JACKSON URGED CONGRESS TO PASS THE FORCE BILL AS WELL AS HENRY CLAY'S PROPOSAL OF AN ANNUAL DECREASE IN THE TARIFF OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS
Why did Americans flock to Cherokee land? What did the Cherokee do in response?
GOLD WAS DISCOVERED ON CHEROKEE LAND
THEY TOOK THEIR CASE TO THE SUPREME COURT WHICH RULED IN THEIR FAVOR
How did the B.U.S. make it difficult for the common person to take out a loan?
THEY WERE GIVEN LOANS WITH VERY HIGH INTEREST RATES THAT AT TIMES DOUBLED THEIR AMOUNT TO BE PAID BACK
Why is Jackson's presidency known for extended suffrage (voting rights)?
Many states got rid of the property ownership to allow all white males to vote
Explain why the Election of 1824 is unique. Who benefited the most from it and why?
NOBODY GOT A MAJORITY OF ELECTORAL VOTES AND THE H.O.R. CHOSE. JQA BENEFITED BY WINNING THE ELECTION AND HENRY CLAY WAS NAMED SECRETARY OF STATE.
Explain how a "protective tariff" actually harmed the U.S. economy:
NORTHERN FACTORIES SPENT MORE TO PURCHASE LESS IN TEXTILES FROM GB.
GB DID NOT PURCHASE AS MUCH COTTON FROM THE SOUTH AS A RESULT
SOUTHERN STATES LOST MONEY
THIS RESULTS IN HIGHER PRICES FOR CONSUMERS
What was the SCOTUS ruling in regard to the Cherokee? What occurred next for the Cherokee people?
THEY RULED THAT ONLY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COULD MAKE LAWS REGARDING THE CHEROKEE
JACKSON IGNORES THE RULING AND FORCIBLY REMOVES THEM, THIS BECOMES KNOWN AS THE TRAIL OF TEARS.
Explain Clay and Webster's plan to cause Jackson to lose the 1832 Presidential Election?
THEY PUSHED A RE-CHARTER BILL FOR A 3RD B.U.S. THROUGH CONGRESS, HOPING JACKSON WOULD VETO IT AND LOSE THE SUPPORT OF AMERICANS.