Who would you choose: Presidential Candidates Candidate #1 Was instrumental in key battles during the War of Stood up to states who threatened to ruin the unity of the country. Made political decisions that supported the majority of the people. Challenged the strong political groups for the benefit of the masses. Candidate #2 A political bully who made decisions that disregarded the republican form of government. No formal military training. Forcibly removed 90,000 Native Americans from their homeland to the Oklahoma Territory. Disregarded the Supreme Court decisions and did not follow the Constitutional system of Checks and Balances Forced money out of National Bank to State Banks of his choosing.

Who would you choose? Candidate #1 Famed military leader. Secured land for the common man. Was not afraid to challenge the political system that he felt was corrupt. Candidate #2 Invaded Spanish Florida without Congressional permission. Forced a country to sell their land, under pressure of war. Married a women before she was divorced. Disregarded treaties with Native Americans. Once shot a man in a duel over gambling. Threatened to invade South Carolina and hang anyone who threatened secession.

Who would you vote for? Candidate #1Candidate #2

Objective for the day Look into Andrew Jackson and see how he was a new style of president. Start making a decision on whether you feel that he was a hero or villain based on his actions before and as president. Essential Question: Should Andrew Jackson be seen as a hero or villain for his decisions and actions?

Andrew Jackson: Hero or Villain

Andrew Jackson The “Common Man” becomes President

Biography Hero of The Battle of New Orleans Nickname “Old Hickory” Known as being as tough as a hickory stick ___ President of the United States 7th

A New Democrat-Republican Jeffersonian Democracy Characteristics: Well-educated, wealthy white men from VA or MA Believed in: The “common man” having a say in the gov’t, but not running it. Limited gov’t: Limited federal government Popular sovereignty Jacksonian Democracy Different because: Education and wealth did not determine your place in the political process. Anyone could vote so long as they were white and male. Symbolic of: The West The frontiersman

Spoils System Definition: Giving your friends/family/supporters the best jobs in the government. Advantages: 1. Increases party support. 2. Assured loyalty to the President. Disadvantages: 1. Rarely does anyone disagree with you. 2. Friends and family may not be qualified or capable

The “Kitchen Cabinet” The Precedent: Keeping family/friends as unofficial advisors is still used today Advantage: Allows real viewpoints of those not involved in politics. Disadvantage: Made real Cabinet members jealous. Jackson more often followed the advice of his “Kitchen Cabinet”

Trail of Tears Congress passes the Indian Removal Act in 1830 that forces Indian tribes to move west. Many tribes were impacted.Congress passes the Indian Removal Act in 1830 that forces Indian tribes to move west. Many tribes were impacted. Jackson defied the Supreme Court decision which allowed the Cherokee Indians to stay in 1832.Jackson defied the Supreme Court decision which allowed the Cherokee Indians to stay in Cherokee Indians are forced off of Georgia land and move east of the Mississippi River to what is present day Oklahoma.Cherokee Indians are forced off of Georgia land and move east of the Mississippi River to what is present day Oklahoma. U.S. soldiers forced the Indians to march 850 miles with minimal belonging to the new territory.U.S. soldiers forced the Indians to march 850 miles with minimal belonging to the new territory. During this brutal journey 1 in 4 died, hence the name “Trail of Tears.”During this brutal journey 1 in 4 died, hence the name “Trail of Tears.”

Tariff of Abomination An 1828 law that raised tariff (taxes on imported goods) on raw materials and manufactured good. It upset the Southerners who felt that economic interests of the North were influencing national economic policy. Some states like South Carolina reacted angrily to the situation and threaten to leave the Union. history/trail-of-tears history/trail-of-tears

The Nullification Crisis Southern states hated the tariff imposed by the North. The tariff helped the Northern states, but hurt the Southern people. They called it the Tariff of Abominations John C. Calhoun – a Senator from South Carolina- believed that states should have the right to nullify (say no to) any federal laws they disagreed with. This is the basis of states’ rights. South Carolina threatened to secede (leave) the Union if the tariff was not abolished. Andrew Jackson threatened military action should South Carolina attempt to secede.

South Carolina- Threatens Secession

Nullification Crisis Timeline

Nullification Crisis After Jackson issued his proclamation, Congress passed the Force Act that authorized the use of military force against any state that resisted the Tariff Acts.Force Act South Carolina backed down, they knew Jackson would do as he said. Jackson slightly reduced the tariff, helping the South a little bit. They still were not happy.

2 nd National Bank Jackson’s view of national banks: Run by wealthy businessmen who had their own self- interests. Robbed the hard-working common man Decisions: Veto the bank. Take the money out of the national bank and give it to state banks. Result: Smaller state banks could not cover loans like a national bank and went out of business. Foreclosures and bankruptcies caused a depression.

February 27, 2015 Pick up the Study Guide in the back of the class. Pick up a notecard. Turn in your Missouri Compromise Letter (Project Grade) HW- Study for the Test. Organize the HW Packet. Work on the Notecard. Notes on Andrew Jackson Finish the HW from yesterday (Andrew Jackson- Ch. 12)

Short Answer Questions 1.What was George Washington’s key points in his Farewell Address and why did he think this was best for the nation? 2.What impact did Thomas Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase have on the United States? Explain the key gains from our nations perspective? 3.What were the main causes of the War of 1812, and what did we gain from this war?

Hero or Villain? Is Andrew Jackson a hero or a villain? Explain your thought process.