1. Andrew Jackson 1 st president from W of Appalachian Mts Popularly elected –New states allowed all white men to vote Patronage –He replaced more federal workers than anyone before him Limited government –He believed that the federal gov’t should not interfere with people’s liberty

2. Tariff of 1828 Heavy taxes on imports –Benefited North; South paid higher taxes South Carolina nullified the tariffs –Defying federal law Pres. Jackson –Would send in troops to enforce tax collection

3. The Bank War Jackson vetoed bill to recharter the Bank of the United States –Viewed bank as controlled by small group of wealthy eastern elite Jackson removed federal money –Deposited in banks around the U.S. Led to overprinting of paper money –Led to depressions in 1837 and 1839