Chapter 14
Andrew Jackson and the Growth of
American Democracy.
14.2 The Inauguration of
Andrew Jackson
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that includes these terms:
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Democracy
Common People
Vote
Rich and Well-Born
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14.2 The Inauguration of
Andrew Jackson
When and Where:
During the election of 1828, the United States
14.2 The Inauguration of
Andrew Jackson
• During the election of 1828, the United
States experienced a growth in democracy.
14.2 The Inauguration of
Andrew Jackson
• During the election of 1828, the united
states experienced a growth in democracy.
Common people were being allowed to
vote for the first time.
14.2 The Inauguration of
Andrew Jackson
• During the election of 1828, the united
states experienced a growth in democracy.
Common people were being allowed to
vote for the first time. Before this, only the
rich and well born could vote.
14.2 The Inauguration of
Andrew Jackson
• During the election of 1828, the united
states experienced a growth in democracy.
Common people were being allowed to
vote for the first time. Before this, only the
rich and well born could vote. Jackson
was the champion of the common people
but the rich and well-born were not so
sure Jackson was the best person.
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2 points
14.2 The Inauguration of
Andrew Jackson
14.2 The Inauguration of
Andrew Jackson
Is he the best
the country
has to offer?
14.2 The Inauguration of
Andrew Jackson
14.2 The Inauguration of
Andrew Jackson
1 point for both
Finally, one
of us!
14.3 From the Frontier to the
White House
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Battle of New Orleans
Democratic Party
Corrupt bargain
Self-made man
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14.3 From the Frontier to the
White House
Who & What
Andrew Jackson grew up in poverty.
14.3 From the Frontier to the
White House
Andrew Jackson grew up in poverty. He was
a self-made man. He became a lawyer,
then a planter, then a military hero, and,
finally, the president of the United States.
14.3 From the Frontier to the
White House
Andrew Jackson grew up in poverty. He was
a self-made man. He became a lawyer,
then a planter, then a military hero, and,
finally, the president of the United States.
Jackson was well known for his victory in
the Battle of New Orleans.
14.3 From the Frontier to the
White House
Andrew Jackson grew up in poverty. He was
a self-made man. He became a lawyer,
then a planter, then a military hero, and,
finally, the president of the United States.
Jackson was well known for his victory in
the Battle of New Orleans. Jackson lost
the election of 1824 in the so-called
“corrupt bargain” when
14.3 From the Frontier to the
White House
Andrew Jackson grew up in poverty. He was
a self-made man. He became a lawyer,
then a planter, then a military hero, and,
finally, the president of the United States.
Jackson was well known for his victory in
the Battle of New Orleans. Jackson lost
the election of 1824 in the so-called
“corrupt bargain” when Henry Clay was
accused of trading his support from
Jackson to Adams for a job as secretary of
state.
14.3 From the Frontier to the
White House
Andrew Jackson grew up in poverty. He was a
self-made man. He became a lawyer, then a
planter, then a military hero, and, finally, the
president of the United States. Jackson was
well known for his victory in the Battle of New
Orleans. Jackson lost the election of 1824in
the so-called “corrupt bargain” when Henry
Clay was accused of trading his support from
Jackson to Adams for a job as secretary of
state. Jackson’s supporters founded a new
Democratic Party to represent the common
people.
14.3 From the Frontier to the
White House
2 points
Andrew Jackson grew up in poverty. He was a
self-made man. He became a lawyer, then a
planter, then a military hero, and, finally, the
president of the United States. Jackson was
well known for his victory in the Battle of New
Orleans. Jackson lost the election of 1824in
the so-called “corrupt bargain” when Henry
Clay was accused of trading his support from
Jackson to Adams for a job as secretary of
state. Jackson’s supporters founded a new
Democratic Party to represent the common
people. In 1828, Jackson was elected
President.
14.3 From Frontier to the
White House
14.3 From Frontier to the
White House
We may be in
for it now!
14.3 From Frontier to the
White House
14.3 From Frontier to the
White House
1 point for both
They can’t
steal every
election!
14.4 Jackson’s Approach to
Governing
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that includes these terms:
• Kitchen Cabinet
• Spoils System
• Civil Servant
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14.4 Jackson’s Approach to
Governing
Who and What
Jackson’s approach to governing was
controversial
14.4 Jackson’s Approach to
Governing
Jackson’s approach to governing was
controversial. He relied more on his
friends in the "kitchen cabinet” than he
did on the regular cabinet. He also tried
to reform the government. He believed
14.4 Jackson’s Approach to
Governing
Jackson’s approach to governing was
controversial. He relied more on his
friends in the "kitchen cabinet” than he
did on the regular cabinet. He also tried
to reform the government. He believed
that government workers should “go back
to making a living as other people do.”
He replaced about 10% of civil servants.
14.4 Jackson’s Approach to
Governing
2 points
Jackson’s approach to governing was
controversial. He relied more on his friends in
the "kitchen cabinet” than he did on the
regular cabinet. He also tried to reform the
government. He believed that government
workers should “go back to making a living as
other people do.” He replaced about 10% of
civil servants. Jackson rewarded his followers
in the Democratic Party with government jobs.
His opponents called this the “spoils system,”
from the saying “ to the victor belong the
spoils of war.”
14.4 Jackson’s Approach to
Governing
14.4 Jackson’s Approach to
Governing
Jackson has
too much
power.
14.4 Jackson’s Approach to
Governing
14.4 Jackson’s Approach to
Governing
1 point for both
Finally.
Someone is
throwing the
bums out.
14.5 The Nullification Crisis
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Tariffs
States’ rights
South Carolina
John C. Calhoun
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14.5 The Nullification Crisis
What and why?
Tariffs were a source unhappiness and
hardship in some states and a source of
joy in others.
14.5 The Nullification Crisis
Tariffs were a source unhappiness and
hardship in some states and a source of
joy in others. Southern states suffered
because of tariffs. When a high tariff
passed in 1828 citizens in
14.5 The Nullification Crisis
Tariffs were a source unhappiness and
hardship in some states and a source of
joy in others. Southern states suffered
because of tariffs. When a high tariff
passed in 1828 citizens in South Carolina
were outraged. They believed the federal
government had gone too far, and
threatened to secede.
14.5 The Nullification Crisis
Tariffs were a source unhappiness and
hardship in some states and a source of
joy in others. Southern states suffered
because of tariffs. When a high tariff
passed in 1828 citizens in South Carolina
were outraged. They believed the federal
government had gone too far, and
threatened to secede. John C. Calhoun
was a champion of South Carolina’s
14.5 The Nullification Crisis
Tariffs were a source unhappiness and
hardship in some states and a source of
joy in others. Southern states suffered
because of tariffs. When a high tariff
passed in 1828 citizens in South Carolina
were outraged. They believed the federal
government had gone too far, and
threatened to secede. John C. Calhoun
was a champion of South Carolina’s
States’ rights. He tried
14.5 The Nullification Crisis
Tariffs were a source unhappiness and
hardship in some states and a source or
joy in others. Southern states suffered
because of tariffs. When a high tariff
passed in 1828 citizens in South Carolina
were outraged. They believed the federal
government had gone too far, and
threatened to secede. John C. Calhoun
was a champion of South Carolina’s
States’ rights. He tried to have tariffs
repealed, and argued in favor of
nullification.
14.5 The Nullification Crisis
2 points
Tariffs were a source unhappiness and hardship
in some states and a source or joy in others.
Southern states suffered because of tariffs.
When a high tariff passed in 1828 citizens in
South Carolina were outraged. They believed
the federal government had gone too far, and
threatened to secede. John C. Calhoun was a
champion of South Carolina’s States’ rights.
He tried to have tariffs repealed, and argued
in favor of nullification. Jackson threatened to
send in federal troops, and the crisis ended.
14.5 The Nullification Crisis
14.5 The Nullification Crisis
1 point
The Feds can’t
do that. The
states have
rights!
14.6 Jackson Battles the Bank
of the United States
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Nicholas Biddle
Henry Clay
Farmers
Bank of the United States
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14.6 Jackson Battles the Bank
of the United States
What and why?
The Bank of the United States was a
controversial during Jackson’s time.
14.6 Jackson Battles the Bank
of the United States
The Bank of the United States was a
controversial during Jackson’s time.
Jackson thought that the Bank only served
the rich. The Banks’ director,
14.6 Jackson Battles the Bank
of the United States
The Bank of the United States was a
controversial during Jackson’s time.
Jackson thought that the Bank only served
the rich. The Banks’ director, Nicholas
Biddle, represented everything that
Jackson hated. He was rich and wellborn.
14.6 Jackson Battles the Bank
of the United States
The Bank of the United States was a
controversial during Jackson’s time.
Jackson thought that the Bank only served
the rich. The Banks’ director, Nicholas
Biddle, represented everything that
Jackson hated. He was rich and wellborn. The government had large deposits
in the bank. Jacksons political opponent,
14.6 Jackson Battles the Bank
of the United States
The Bank of the United States was a
controversial during Jackson’s time.
Jackson thought that the Bank only served
the rich. The Banks’ director, Nicholas
Biddle, represented everything that
Jackson hated. He was rich and wellborn. The government had large deposits
in the bank. Jacksons political opponent,
Henry Clay, tried to use the Bank
controversy to defeat Jackson in 1832.
14.6 Jackson Battles the Bank
of the United States
2 points
The Bank of the United States was a controversial
during Jackson’s time. Jackson thought that
the Bank only served the rich. The Banks’
director, Nicholas Biddle, represented
everything that Jackson hated. He was rich
and well-born. The government had large
deposits in the bank. Jacksons political
opponent, Henry Clay, tried to use the Bank
controversy to defeat Jackson in 1832. With
the support of poor farmers, Jackson defeated
Clay and killed the bank.
14.6 Jackson Battles the Bank
of the United States
14.6 Jackson Battles the Bank
of the United States
Jackson's
Cracked! The
Bank makes our
country strong.
14.6 Jackson Battles the Bank
of the United States
14.6 Jackson Battles the Bank
of the United States
1 point for both
Andy’s right.
The Bank
has to go.
14.7 Jackson's Indian Policy
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• Cherokees
• Black Hawk
• Trail of Tears
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14.7 Jackson's Indian Policy
• Who and why?
Jackson believed that the Indians should
move west to make room for white settlers.
14.7 Jackson's Indian Policy
Jackson believed that the Indians should
move west to make room for white settlers.
He urged congress to pass the Removal
Act of 1830.
14.7 Jackson's Indian Policy
Jackson believed that the Indians should
move west to make room for white settlers.
He urged congress to pass the Removal
Act of 1830. Even Native Americans such
as the Cherokees – who adopted white
ways, passed a constitution, and learned to
read and write – were forced to move
west.
14.7 Jackson's Indian Policy
Jackson believed that the Indians should
move west to make room for white settlers.
He urged congress to pass the Removal
Act of 1830. Even Native Americans such
as the Cherokees – who adopted white
ways, passed a constitution, and learned to
read and write – were forced to move
west. Some groups, like those led by Black
Hawk in Illinois, resisted with arms. Their
resistance did not work.
14.7 Jackson's Indian Policy
2 points
Jackson believed that the Indians should move
west to make room for white settlers. He
urged congress to pass the Removal Act of
1830. Even Native Americans such as the
Cherokees – who adopted white ways, passed
a constitution, and learned to read and write –
were forced to move west. Some groups, like
those led by Black Hawk in Illinois, resisted
with arms. Their resistance did not work.
They were forced to march in the Trail of
Tears. Many died. Only the Florida
Seminoles had any luck resisting removal.
14.7 Jackson's Indian Policy
14.7 Jackson's Indian Policy
Good. now
there is more
room for us.
14.7 Jackson's Indian Policy
14.7 Jackson's Indian Policy
40 points total
1 point
for both
Why were we
forced from
our homes?