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On the $20 bill, 4th candidate in election of 1824, served 2 presidential term, nicknamed "old hickory", lost to John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Indians who left their lands east of Mississippi would be given land west of the river and the National government would pay the cost of the first year of settlement. It did not force the Indians to move but Jackson said that the U.S would no longer honnor treaties that promised the Indians protection from trespassers.
Indian Removal Act
The process of spreading negative information about opponents.
Mudslinging
A plan that supported the national bank, a high tariff, and nationwide internal improvements paid by the national government. Supported by Henry Clay and John Adams.
American System
Career diplomat who served as Monroe's secretary of state for 8 years, second candidate in election of 1824, elected into house of representatives after being president.
John Quincy Adams
The forced exile of native americans. Many died on the trail from disease, harsh weather, frostbite, or starvation.
Trail of Tears
Tracts of land set aside for Indians located in present day Oklahoma by 1838.
Reservations
Putting people into office who you align with, distributing government jobs to loyal followers
Spoil system
Made peace treaty with the US, developed trading relations and a writing system, had their own constitution, helped Jackson defeat the Red Stick Creeks in the War of 1812.
Cherokees
Cabinet members Jackson appointed based on their party loyalty. He worked informally with these group of men who were his close friends. They were given the name because they supposedly slipped into the white house through the kitchen
Kitchen Cabinet
Same party as modern day democrats, after the democratic-republican party split, Jackson’s supporters changed the name.
Democratic Party
An Indian leader of the Sauk and Fox tribes of northern Illinois, tried to stop the advance of white settlers. Fought alongside the British in the War of 1812. Was forced into Iowa territory where him and his people were suffering from starvation. Because of the threat for starvation he lead about 1,000 Indians across the Mississippi river
Black Hawk