7 th President of the United States "The moment we engage in confederations, or alliances with any nation we may from that time date the downfall of our republic."

 Jackson was often called “Old Hickory”  Born: March 15, 1767, on North Carolina-South Carolina border  Died: June 8, 1845  Had No Formal Education  Democrat  Presbyterian  Lawyer, Solider  Member of U.S. House of representatives between  United States Senator between  Justice on Tennessee Supreme Court between  Governor of the Florida Territory in 1821  United states senator between  President between March 4, 1839 to March 3, 1837

 Started as a young lawyer in Tennessee  He and his brother Robert, joined the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War  Became Florida’s Military governor  First to be elected from Tennessee to the House of Representatives, and he served briefly in the Senate.  He ran for the Presidency in 1824

Tennessee Politics  Jackson was interested in politics early in his life  He became a member of the convention that drafted a constitution for the new state of Tennessee.  He was elected as first representative from Tennessee to the U.S. House of Representatives

Tennessee Politics  In 1802 Jackson was elected major general of the Tennessee militia "There are no necessary evils in government. Its evils exist only in its abuses."

 Jackson was considered as a hero to the west  After the end of the war, Jackson was named commander of the Southern district  John Quincy Adams saved Jackson from censure and hastened the U.S acquisition of Florida  Jackson, due to his ruggedness, was called “Old Hickory”  Continued serving in the army becoming a nationally recognized hero following his defeat of the British in the Battle of New Orleans in  Fought the Creek Wars as well as the Seminole war in Florida

 Jackson’s military triumphs made him a candidate for president  A small group of supporters persuaded to elect him to the U.S. Senate  He was very popular In his home state of Tennessee  Democrat  Ran for Presidency in 1824, 1828, and 1832

 Four candidates received electoral votes  Jackson received the highest number  Following him was John Quincy Adams, William H. Crawford, and Henry Clay  Because that was no majority, the House of Representatives was required to elect a president.  Lost election to John Quincy Adams

 Campaigning was noteworthy for the intense personal attacks widely employed by the supporters of both candidates  Against John Quincy Adams  National Republicans vs. Democratic Republicans  Jackson’s appeal to the common people served him well and he handily won the popular vote and the electoral vote.

 Political philosophy of Jackson  Followed the era of Jeffersonian Democracy  Promoted the strength of the presidency and executive branch at the expense of Congress  Jacksonian favored geographical expansion  Justifying it in terms of Manifest Destiny

ELECTION OF 1824  He won the popular vote but the lack of an electoral majority resulted in the election being decided in the House.  It is believed that a deal was made giving the office to John Adams in exchange for Henry Clay becoming Secretary of State. This was called the corrupt Bargain. ELECTION OF 1832  First election that used National Party Conventions  Jackson ran again as the incumbent with Martin Van Buren as his running mate. His opponent was Henry Clay with John Sergeant as Vice Presidency.  The main campaign issue was the Bank of the United States

 Jackson had left office more popular that when he entered it  Widespread approval of his actions exercised a profound effect on the character of U.S. politics  His success appeared to be a vindication of the new democracy.  The Intensity of the political struggles from 1825 to 1837 led to the revival of the two- party system.

1829) Estate of James Smithson funded the establishment of the Smithsonian and about 2,000 of Jackson’s supporters given government Jobs 1830) Jackson authorizes Indian Removal Act of 1830/ 1831) Samuel F. Smith wrote “My Country, ‘tis of Thee” 1832) Jackson was reelected and vetoed the rechartering of 2 nd bank leading to the creation of the whig party "The individual who refuses to defend his rights when called by his Government, deserves to be a slave, and must be punished as an enemy of his country and friend to her foe."