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To Examine the Issues of States’ Rights and National Bank During Jackson and Post Jackson Era United States History & Government Br. Siraj November 2, 2016 Election of Andrew Jackson • 1824: John Q. Adams was elected with Henry Clay’s support. • Democratic Republican Party was created by Jackson’s supporters. • Jackson’s Appeal in 1828 – Man of humble origin as opposed to Adams being intellectual elite. – Known as “old hickory” 2 November 2016 USH&G Br. Siraj 2 Jackson’s Style • Spoils System: Gave government jobs to his supporters • Did not consult his formal cabinet. – Had a “kitchen cabinet.” • With him began Jacksonian Democracy that replaced Jeffersonian Democracy • He dominated both the congress and the Supreme Court • Removed Native Americans east of Mississippi river to the west. – “Trail of Tears” of the Cherokee nation. 2 November 2016 USH&G Br. Siraj 3 States’ Rights Issue • Protective Tariff of 1816, increased twice by 1928, angered the Southerners • John C. Calhoun called it Tariff of Abominations. • Calhoun believed in Nullification and also believed the right of state to secede from the Union. • Daniel Webster opposed Nullification 2 November 2016 USH&G Br. Siraj 4 South Carolina’s Action & Jackson’s Reaction • South Carolina declared the Tariff Act of 1832 invalid • The State wanted to secede from the union. • Jackson threatened to send troops to force the State to obey the law. • Henry Clay helped work out a solution to keep the state in the union. 2 November 2016 USH&G Br. Siraj 5 Jackson & the National Bank • Jackson Hated the National Bank – Bank of the United States – as something that serves the elites • He withdrew the government money out of the Bank • By 1836 the Bank went out of business. • His party members angered by his action started the Whig Party. 2 November 2016 USH&G Br. Siraj 6 Jackson’s Legacy • Martin Van Buren had to deal with Financial Mess created by Jackson. • Financial Panic happened in 1837 causing a recession/depression. • Democrats lost to Whigs in 1840 • Whigs were not able to implement their programs as President Harrison died and John Tyler disagreed with their Policies 2 November 2016 USH&G Br. Siraj 7 Homework • Questions 1 and 2 on pages 229 and 234 2 November 2016 USH&G Br. Siraj 8
