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US History Ch 12.3
The document summarizes key aspects of Jacksonian democracy and the presidency of Andrew Jackson in the early 1800s. It discusses how Jackson expanded voting rights and appealed to common people. It also outlines some of the major issues of Jackson's presidency, including the conflict over tariffs, the Nullification Crisis over states' rights, and Jackson's opposition to rechartering the Second Bank of the United States. The document also provides context on Jackson's successor Martin Van Buren and the economic Panic of 1837 that hurt his reelection bid.
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US History Ch 12.3
- 1. U.S. History Chapter12: A New National Identity Section 3: The Age of Jackson
- 2. Choose a CandidateWar hero Born poor Determined Common man Harvard educated Born to a prominent wealthy family Out of touch with people Candidate 1 Candidate 2
- 3. Jacksonian Democracy Early1800s: lawmakers extending the right to vote Nominating Conventions —meetings in which a political party selects its presidential & vice presidential candidates Allowed more voter input
- 4. Democratic Candidates BarackObama Hillary Clinton John Edwards
- 5. Republican Candidates RudyGiuliani Mike Huckabee John McCain Ron Paul Mitt Romney Fred Thompson
- 6. Each state holdsconventions to choose delegates to send to the national meeting
- 7. Democratic Candidates BarackObama Hillary Clinton John Edwards
- 8. Republican Candidates RudyGiuliani Mike Huckabee John McCain Ron Paul Mitt Romney Fred Thompson
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- 10. Jacksonian Democracy “Jacksonian Democracy” Limited voting rights Jackson : seen as man who would defend the rights of common people & slave states
- 11. Jacksonian Democracy JohnQuincy Adams National Republcians Andrew Jackson Democratic Party vs. Election of 1828
- 12. Jackson’s Victory AndrewJackson: War hero Born poor Rose to success through hard work
- 13. Jackson’s Victory JohnQuincy Adams: Harvard educated Father had been president Out of touch “ Cold as a lump of ice”
- 14. Jackson’s Victory Victoryfor the common man Spoils system —practice of rewarding supporters with jobs Kitchen cabinet —an informal group of advisers President Andrew Jackson relied on
- 15. Conflict over TariffsRegional conflicts over tariffs North—wanted high tariffs to protect industries South—imported most manufactured goods
- 16. Conflict over Tariffs1828: Northern manufacturers pressure Congress to pass high tariffs “ Tariff of Abominations” Abuse of federal power over the states
- 17. Nullification Crisis States’Rights —belief that state power should be greater than federal power VP John C. Calhoun led the opposition John C. Calhoun
- 18. Nullification Crisis Nullification—states had the right to not obey any federal law with which they disagreed 1832: Congress passes a new tariff SC: declares law null and void
- 19. Nullification Crisis Calhounresigns SC threatens to secede if troops are sent Jackson threatens to send troops Compromise reached: tariffs lowered
- 20. Second Bank ofthe United States Jackson against Bank of the United States States opposed the bank Maryland passes law taxing branches of the national bank James McCulloch refuses to pay taxes
- 21. Second Bank ofthe United States McCulloch v. Maryland: Elastic clause permitted for the Bank Federal law superior to state law Old Supreme Court Chamber
- 22. Second Bank ofthe United States Bank charter due to expire in 1836 Nicholas Biddle pushes for renewal of charter in 1832 Jackson vetoes Nicholas Biddle
- 23. Second Bank ofthe United States Not enough votes to override veto Transferred money to state banks Inflation increased Debt paid down
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- 25. Van Buren’s PresidencyJackson angered members of Congress 1834: Jackson opponents form the Whig Party Whig Party —political party that supported the idea of a weak president and a strong legislature
- 26. Van Buren’s Presidency1836: Whigs nominate four candidates to run against VP Martin Van Buren Democrat Martin Van Buren wins Martin Van Buren
- 27. Van Buren’s PresidencyPanic of 1837 leads to economic depression Result of Jackson’s policies Van Buren blamed and defeated in election of 1840
- 28. Van Buren’s PresidencyWilliam Henry Harrison and John Tyler win election of 1840 “ Tippecanoe and Tyler too” War record and log cabin roots William Henry Harrison