1. “Age of Jackson”

2. Why is the election of
Andrew Jackson in 1828
an important turning point in
American politics?

3. Why is the election of
Andrew Jackson in 1828
an important turning point in
American politics?
ANSWER!
New democratic spirit
(more eligible voters,
lower property requirements)

4. What was the system whereby
Jackson rewarded supporters
with government jobs, to
make it more “democratic”?

5. What was the system whereby
Jackson rewarded supporters
with government jobs, to
make it more “democratic”?
ANSWER!
Spoils System

6. What did Andrew Jackson order
American Indians in the southeast to do?

7. What did Andrew Jackson order
American Indians in the southeast to do?
ANSWER!
Move to reservations in Oklahoma

8. What was the forced removal of American
Indians from the southeast called?

9. What was the forced removal of American
Indians from the southeast called?
ANSWER!
“Trail of Tears”

10. Why did Andrew Jackson distrust the national bank?

11. Why did Andrew Jackson distrust the national bank?
ANSWER!
Jackson thought the bank was an
undemocratic tool of eastern elites

12. What did Andrew Jackson do to “kill” the national bank in 1932?

13. What did Andrew Jackson do to “kill” the national bank in 1932?
ANSWER!
Veto

14. Who was the
National Republican candidate
(1932) who criticized Jackson
for his “king-like” power in
vetoing the national bank?

15. Who was the
National Republican candidate
(1932) who criticized Jackson
for his “king-like” power in
vetoing the national bank?
ANSWER!
Henry Clay

16. What did Andrew Jackson’s do to the
national bank when he was re-election in 1832?

17. What did Andrew Jackson’s do to the
national bank when he was re-election in 1832?
ANSWER!
Withdrew government money and
deposited it in state banks (“pet banks”)

18. What did Andrew Jackson’s withdrawal of
government money into state “pet banks” do
to the economy?

19. What did Andrew Jackson’s withdrawal of
government money into state “pet banks” do
to the economy?
ANSWER!
Caused a major economic depression
(Panic of 1837)

20. Why was the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 a turning point in American politics?

21. Why was the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 a turning point in American politics?
New democratic spirit (more eligible voters, lower property requirements)
What was the system whereby Andrew Jackson awarded supporters with government jobs

22. Why was the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 a turning point in American politics?
New democratic spirit (more eligible voters, lower property requirements)
What was the system whereby Andrew Jackson awarded supporters with government jobs
“Spoils System”
(to the victor goes the spoils)
Why did Andrew Jackson distrust the national bank?

23. Why was the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 a turning point in American politics?
New democratic spirit (more eligible voters, lower property requirements)
What was the system whereby Andrew Jackson awarded supporters with government jobs
“Spoils System”
(to the victor goes the spoils)
Why did Andrew Jackson distrust the national bank?
Believed it was an undemocratic tool of the Eastern elite
How did Andrew Jackson “kill” the national bank in 1832?

24. Why was the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 a turning point in American politics?
New democratic spirit (more eligible voters, lower property requirements)
What was the system whereby Andrew Jackson awarded supporters with government jobs
“Spoils System”
(to the victor goes the spoils)
Why did Andrew Jackson distrust the national bank?
Believed it was an undemocratic tool of the Eastern elite
How did Andrew Jackson “kill” the national bank in 1832?
Veto
Who was the National Republican candidate in 1832 who criticized Jackson’s use of the veto?

25. Why was the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 a turning point in American politics?
New democratic spirit (more eligible voters, lower property requirements)
What was the system whereby Andrew Jackson awarded supporters with government jobs
“Spoils System”
(to the victor goes the spoils)
Why did Andrew Jackson distrust the national bank?
Believed it was an undemocratic tool of the Eastern elite
How did Andrew Jackson “kill” the national bank in 1832?
Veto
Who was the National Republican candidate in 1832 who criticized Jackson’s use of the veto?
Henry Clay
When Andrew Jackson was re-elected, how did he bring an end to the national bank?

26. Why was the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 a turning point in American politics?
New democratic spirit (more eligible voters, lower property requirements)
What was the system whereby Andrew Jackson awarded supporters with government jobs
“Spoils System”
(to the victor goes the spoils)
Why did Andrew Jackson distrust the national bank?
Believed it was an undemocratic tool of the Eastern elite
How did Andrew Jackson “kill” the national bank in 1832?
Veto
Who was the National Republican candidate in 1832 who criticized Jackson’s use of the veto?
Henry Clay
When Andrew Jackson was re-elected, how did he bring an end to the national bank?
Put government money in state banks (“pet banks”)

27. What was the result of Andrew Jackson putting money in state banks?

28. What was the result of Andrew Jackson putting money in state banks?
Major economic depression
(Panic of 1837)
What was Andrew Jackson’s decision to remove southeastern American Indians to Oklahoma called?

29. What was the result of Andrew Jackson putting money in state banks?
Major economic depression
(Panic of 1837)
What was Andrew Jackson’s decision to remove southeastern American Indians to Oklahoma called?
“Trail of Tears”