1. DOC 1
The Cherokees if permitted to remain peaceably and quietly in the enjoyment of their rights, the day would arrive, when a distinction between their race and the American family, would be imperceptible; of such a change, the nation can have no objection. Complexion is a subject, not worthy consideration, in the effectuation of the great object -- for the sake of civilization and preservation of existence, we would willingly see the habits and customs of the aboriginal man extinguished, the sooner this takes place, the great stumbling block, prejudice, will be removed.
-John Ross, Cherokee leader who would become Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, in a letter written to President John Quincy Adams in 1825.

2. DOC 2 Change in voting qualifications in most states

3. DOC 3) VOTER TURNOUT
Percentage of Voter Turnout (eligible voters, white males mostly)

4. DOC 4 Supreme Court Decisions
Marbury v. Madison (1803) – doctrine of judicial review is established
Dartmouth College v. Woodward (1819) – upheld the validity of contracts (with reference to an attempt to change the charter of Dartmouth College)
Commonwealth v. Hunt (1842) – labor unions are not illegal conspiracies, provided their methods are “honorable and peaceful”

5. DOC 5 Return to a two-party system
1828 Democrats start to break up, by 1830’s the Whig Party has risen which replaces the Federalist party.
Whig Party formed mostly over Andrew Jackson and his abuse of power, party leader was Henry Clay
Democrats and Whigs are forced to campaign for office, parades, speeches and rallies become important.

6. DOC 6-Andrew Jackson-President for the Common Man?

7. DOC 7

8. DOC 8 Indian Removal
Georgia wanted to removed Indians from their land (gold) as they were not seen as citizens of their state
Jackson supports the 1830  Indian Removal Act
Cherokee Nation v. GA (1831) * “domestic dependent nation”
Worcester v. GA (1832)
Jackson: John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it!

9. Indian Removal-Trail of Tears

10. DOC 9-Nullification Crisis
1828 Congress with the help of Jackson tries to pass a tariff on foreign goods that would help protect merchants from the Northeast but would hurt small farmers in the the South and West. Why would southerners be upset about a tariff in particular? (COTTON EXPORTS)
1830 South Carolina tries to nullify the law saying its unconstitutional because it favors the Northeast, led by VP John Calhoun. Why would Southerners be upset about a law favoring the Northeast? (SLAVERY?)
1830 Jackson was a state’s rights supporter, but the state’s cannot break from a federal law.
1832 Force Act-Never passed but Jackson threatens to bring the military down to South Carolina to enforce the law
"John Calhoun, if you secede from my nation, I will secede your head from the rest of your body.“-PRESIDENT JACKSON