1. President Jackson

2. Jacksonian democracy Jackson’s “COMMON man” roots showed in his policies –Believed that EVERYONE should have the chance to work hard and improve their lives Jacksonian democracy –Opened VOTING population (didn’t need PROPERTY to vote)

3. Spoils System Jackson believed that the PEOPLE themselves should manage gov’t affairs –“SPOILS SYSTEM” = Jackson filled gov’t positions with his SUPPORTERS –Also called → “ROTATION in OFFICE” = way to STOP the same people from holding office and using that office to benefit themselves

4. Kitchen Cabinet: Made up of a group of NEWSPAPERMEN from around the country in order to –Be closer to the people and know their concerns? OR –get “good press?”

5. Jackson & Native Americans Long history as an Indian fighter saw Indians “IN THE WAY” of white settlement –At the same time… Several states attempted to take over Indian lands FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES = attempted to ASSIMILATE so that they could stay on their traditional lands Cherokee alphabet

6. Jackson’s Indian Policies President Adams opposed state efforts to “REMOVE” Indians → argued only FEDERAL gov’t had power to make agreements with Native Americans What was Jackson’s policy?

7. Indian Removal Act 1830 – gave gov’t power to make treaties with Native Americans that would REMOVE them to lands in the WEST that were “RESERVED” for them Beginning of the RESERVATION SYSTEM

8. Native American reaction: Although some treaties were signed, many Native Americans RESISTED removal CHEROKEE Nation goes to the SUPREME COURT

9. John Marshall’s decisions Rules in favor of the Cherokees! Example: Worcester V Georgia (1832) = GEORGIA can NOT take away Cherokee lands So what does Jackson do????

10. Jackson’s reaction: “JOHN MARSHALL has made his decision…now let him enforce it.” Meaning what?

11. Trail of Tears

12. 800 mile journey, mostly by foot, to OKLAHOMA Over ONE-FOURTH died When they arrive in Oklahoma, they find TERRIBLE land

13. BANKS Jackson DISTRUSTED banks-->believed they were for the wealthy REMOVES $$ from NATIONAL bank –Puts $$ in smaller banks= PET BANKS –Would give farmers chance to get loans Pet banks didn’t have enough money to lend out-- >DEPRESSION of 1837