Jackson brought a change in American politics. The Age of Jackson Jackson brought a change in American politics.

What happens in this case? Election of 1824 Andrew Jackson wins popular vote against John Quincy Adams but no one candidate won the majority of electoral votes What happens in this case?

House of Representatives vote “Corrupt bargain” between Henry Clay and Adams- Clay’s supporters switch to Adams Clay made Secretary of State

Election of 1828 Rematch between Adams and Jackson Jackson wins by more than a 2 to 1 vote Jackson won on his position of limited government and arguments against National Bank

1st of modern Presidents Sectionalism begins to develop Age of Jackson Popular War Hero 1st of modern Presidents Sectionalism begins to develop

“I was born for a storm, and a calm does not suit me.” Believed like Jefferson in limited gov’t Growing power of the West, 1st Pres. From west of the Appalachian.

Presidency came from popular support not political parties. States repealed land ownership for a voting requirement Common person voted for Jackson

Spoils System Patronage – friends receiving political jobs from elected official. Jackson repealed 20% of the federal workers with Jackson’s followers.

Under Jackson this system was to be called the spoils system, favors for political jobs. Defense was any intelligent person could be a competent public official.

Spoils system does not change until the 1880s under Chester A. Arthur Pendleton Act of 1883 and civil service reform will give jobs based upon merit

Feared the power of the federal government. Limited Government Feared the power of the federal government. Attacked laws he felt took away Americans freedom. Vetoed more bills than any other Pres.

Favored the North but forced Southerners to pay high prices. Tariff of 1828 Heavy tax on imports designed to discourage foreign imports and encourage American manufacturing. Favored the North but forced Southerners to pay high prices.

Vice President John C. Calhoun (SC) protested the tariff South Carolina declared the states had a right to declare a law unconstitutional Threatened to secede from the Union after the Tariff of 1832 saying the act was null and void.

Calhoun Resigns as Vice President!

South Carolina’s action enraged Jackson for defying a federal law. Calls actions “treasonous” Jackson threatened to send 50,000 troops if they refused to pay the tariff. SC backs down but is not happy!!

National Bank 2nd bank of the U.S. was established in 1816. Provoked sectional differences Jackson called it monster institution controlled by wealthy easterners.

Opposition came from the west and south. They wanted a greater supply of money in circulation. Resented control over state bank’s.

1832 Jackson vetoed a bill to recharter the bank. The 2nd Bank of the U.S. had symbolized privilege and power of special northern interests.

What did Jackson refuse to re-charter in 1832? What was the Tariff of 1828?

Indian Relocation Indian Removal Act 1830 Authorized the President to give lands out west in exchange for fertile lands in the east.

Forced out over 100,000 Indians. Indian Removal Act Forced out over 100,000 Indians. Native Americans lost 100 million acres of land and received only 32 million acres.

Court ruled Georgia had no authority over their land. Worcester v. Georgia The Cherokee Indians sued Georgia for taking away their land and breaking a treaty they signed with the U.S. gov’t. Court ruled Georgia had no authority over their land.

Georgia didn’t follow the court’s ruling. Worcester v. Georgia Georgia didn’t follow the court’s ruling. Pres. Jackson sided with Georgia – tests courts ruling.

Thousands of Native Americans die on the forced journey “Trail of Tears” US Army forces tribes such as Seminole, Choctaw and Cherokee to resettle West Thousands of Native Americans die on the forced journey This process was repeated many times between 1831- 1840

Florida Seminoles fight back unsuccessfully By 1840 only a scattered few left on the East coast