1. Jump Start! 1)Discuss the Monroe Doctrine. What did it say? What did it say? Why did the US believe it was necessary? 2)Discuss the Missouri Compromise. What was the issue involved? Why was it important - what effect did it have on the United States?

2. Age of Jackson Age of Jackson Indian Removal Nullification Bank of the United States

3. Two Faced Policy Since Jefferson, US Presidents had two Indian policies:Since Jefferson, US Presidents had two Indian policies: Assimilation – Change and fit in Removal – Move to preserve culture Assimilation – Change and fit in Removal – Move to preserve culture Inconsistently applied from 1801 – 1831, after which the US made full efforts to resettle the tribes.Inconsistently applied from 1801 – 1831, after which the US made full efforts to resettle the tribes.

4. Large Native Population 60,000 Native Americans occupied Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi60,000 Native Americans occupied Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi Five Tribes – Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek and Seminoles in SE United StatesFive Tribes – Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek and Seminoles in SE United States Occupied millions of acresOccupied millions of acres 94 treaties existed allowing them to live there, Jackson helped negotiate 9.94 treaties existed allowing them to live there, Jackson helped negotiate 9.

5. Cherokee Adapt - Assimilate 1820s – Sequoyah Leads Cherokee1820s – Sequoyah Leads Cherokee Develops AlphabetDevelops Alphabet Single family farming (Jefferson)Single family farming (Jefferson) Opened schools, churches, roadsOpened schools, churches, roads ConstitutionConstitution

6. Government Policy Changes Pres. Monroe began the real push to evictPres. Monroe began the real push to evict in 1825 resettlement plan sent to Congress. Discovery of gold in GA may have changed everythingDiscovery of gold in GA may have changed everything State abolishes Cherokee tribal rule won’t recognize their sovereignty.State abolishes Cherokee tribal rule won’t recognize their sovereignty.

7. Cherokee Challenge Two law suitsTwo law suits Cherokee Nation v. Georgia - 1831 Worcester v. Georgia – 1832 Result – Supreme Court rules forCherokeeResult – Supreme Court rules forCherokee States cannot invalidate treaties w/Federal Government. Georgia must help keep white settlers off Indian land. States cannot invalidate treaties w/Federal Government. Georgia must help keep white settlers off Indian land.

8. Jackson Favors Removal Moves from balanced approach to complete removal.Moves from balanced approach to complete removal. “Marshall made his decision, now let him enforce it.”“Marshall made his decision, now let him enforce it.” Allows state militia to force Indians off landAllows state militia to force Indians off land

9. “Trail of Tears” “Trail of Tears”

10. 7 Years of Migration 1831 – Choctaw were first1831 – Choctaw were first 1836 – Creek were removed1836 – Creek were removed 1838 – Last of the Cherokee leave1838 – Last of the Cherokee leave

12. States’ Rights & Nullification All about tariffs (again!)All about tariffs (again!) As America rebuilds manufacturing capacity Britain flood US w/cheap goods – hurts American manufacturing.As America rebuilds manufacturing capacity Britain flood US w/cheap goods – hurts American manufacturing. Government raises tariffs twice to protect business.Government raises tariffs twice to protect business. South says – ENOUGH! – tariffs hurt British sales so they buy less cotton, hurting southern exports.South says – ENOUGH! – tariffs hurt British sales so they buy less cotton, hurting southern exports. John C. Calhoun – Tariff of Abominations -1828 Says tariffs make So dependent on No – making it richJohn C. Calhoun – Tariff of Abominations -1828 Says tariffs make So dependent on No – making it rich

13. Nullification Theory Calhoun bases theory on VA & KY Resolutions – that unconstitutional laws can be nullified by states.Calhoun bases theory on VA & KY Resolutions – that unconstitutional laws can be nullified by states. States had the right to “nullify” – cancel laws damaging to ‘sovereign states’ and SC refuses to collect tariffs, threaten secession.States had the right to “nullify” – cancel laws damaging to ‘sovereign states’ and SC refuses to collect tariffs, threaten secession. Webster/Hayne debate…Government of people or of states.Webster/Hayne debate…Government of people or of states. President Jackson & Calhoun make conflicting toasts in public – sets up the two as enemies over the issue.President Jackson & Calhoun make conflicting toasts in public – sets up the two as enemies over the issue. Jackson cites SC treasonous – Passes FORCE BILL threatens to hang Calhoun – SC backs down and pays tariffs.Jackson cites SC treasonous – Passes FORCE BILL threatens to hang Calhoun – SC backs down and pays tariffs.

14. Bank of the United States Jackson’s distrust of banks leads him to kill its charter, when Webster & Clay try to renew earlyJackson’s distrust of banks leads him to kill its charter, when Webster & Clay try to renew early IF it became a campaign issue – gain public support – harder for Jackson to kill it.IF it became a campaign issue – gain public support – harder for Jackson to kill it. Jackson says BUS exists for wealthy and targets Nicholas Biddle (better rates to Congressmen) as the culprit.Jackson says BUS exists for wealthy and targets Nicholas Biddle (better rates to Congressmen) as the culprit. Re-directs country’s accounts to regional “Pet Banks” & kills the BUS – New York becomes financial capital.Re-directs country’s accounts to regional “Pet Banks” & kills the BUS – New York becomes financial capital.

15. Effects of Age of Jackson Presidency strengthened under JacksonPresidency strengthened under Jackson Democrats split off to form Whig PartyDemocrats split off to form Whig Party (believers in the American System) (believers in the American System) Jackson’s successors – Van Buren deal with financial problems due to no centrally controlled bank.Jackson’s successors – Van Buren deal with financial problems due to no centrally controlled bank. Panic of 1837 – banks fail – printed more money than Panic of 1837 – banks fail – printed more money than they had gold and silver to back up. they had gold and silver to back up. Whig presidencies – William H. Harrison and John TylerWhig presidencies – William H. Harrison and John Tyler