1820 – James Madison is President After the Louisiana Purchase. States and Congress were freaking out about if those lands would be free or slave states. People feared if there was an imbalance of free vs slave, the strong group were take over the whole US.

- Feeling of pride, happiness and loyalty to your country. -The people of the US have this now because of their success in war growing the size of their of country 4X in 30 years.

Loyalty to ones’ certain region of the US, because of geography, politics, or culture. “The South” “Northerner” “The West”

1) Further efforts by European nations to colonize land or interfere with states in North or South America would be viewed as acts of aggression, requiring U.S. intervention. But the US wont get involved in what Europe has either.

Between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. Controversy over votes occurs, Jackson is mad.

The Democratic-Republican Party splits in half, some supporting Jackson other supporting Adams. This split causes two parties Democrat vs. National Republican. (Not today’s Republican party) ties_poster.pdf

Washington (No Party) Revolution-1812FederalistsDemocratic Republicans War of 1812 After Election of 1824 Democratic Republicans Jackson vs. Adams DemocraticsNational (Jacksonian)Republicans Whigs CIVIL WAR DemocratsRepublicans

Jackson was a Southerner from the farm land John Quincy Adams was the son of the former president John Adams, and came from a wealthy family in the North.

Jackson utilized the “Spoils System.” Where a position of power is given to the friends of those in charge. Originally to create rotation in office to stop profiteering and corruption.

1. Bank was created by Alexander Hamilton to collect nations debt after Revolutionary year contract was going to expire and Monroe wanted to extend it to pay for the War of Jackson thought the bank wasn’t doing anything and only help the rich and not fixing the debt.

3. Bank was also in charge of interest rates, debts, credit and tariffs. Jackson wanted to create his own national tariff, which pissed off some states (South Carolina.) Jackson caused a recession. 4. South Carolina votes on its own to not adhere to federal taxes, they nullified the law. Known as the Nullification Crisis. Where it was State vs Fed.

How do you think he would feel about all this?

Left Abortion Completely allowed even after birth for any reason Allowed until a certain point of maturation and for any reason Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child's health Right Banned completely even the day after or 72 hour pill Gay Rights Yes, All rights of any other, marriage, taxes, and childcare in all states. Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse gay marriage ceremonies No, allow civil unions for same-sex couples but don't call it marriage. No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman. Death PenaltyNo death penalty at all Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed and there is irrefutable evidence. Religious FreedomNo, all customers deserve to be served and treated equally Yes, but only in situations where a small business owner is asked to participate in an activity that violates their religious beliefs Yes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason

Gun Control Yes, and ban all guns from public use Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons No, and the federal government should pass national “stand your ground” laws Drugs decriminalization Yes, most but not all drugs Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use No, we should pass tougher drug laws Equal PayYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position No, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary No, and the government should never mandate prices or wages for private businesses