Andrew Jackson's Life

By emily.kinsella.589

  • Election of 1824

    Election of 1824
    The candidates were: Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, and William Crawford. Jackson won the popular vote, but no one won the electoral vote. Since there was a tie, the House of Representatives had to vote. Jackson called this a "corrupt bargain" because he felt the men made a deal in secret which cost him the presidency.

  • Election of 1828

    Election of 1828
    Jackson won the Election of 1828 by a landslide. He won so easily because he was a democratic, and got more electoral votes. Everyone supported Jackosn. He was very involved in the election. Jackson went againt John Quincy Adams again, but the people like the "Old Hickory" more.

  • Indian Removal Act

    Indian Removal Act
    This was signed into law by Jackson to grant unsettled lands west of the Mississippi in exchange for Indian lands within state borders. This was called The Trail of Tears due to difficult situations and many died along the way. Some Native Americans resisted.

  • Nullification Crisis

    Nullification Crisis
    The Tariff of 1828 was designed to protect U.S industry by increasing tariffs on goods from Europe. The tariff hurt southern planters becuase they depended on trade with Europe. John C. Calhon from South Carolina believed in the idea of "states' rights". South Carolina declared the Tariff illegal by passing the Nullification Acts. Jackson didn't want civil war but believed in states rights. Henry clary then designed a compromise that lowered the tariff, but gave President more power to use force

  • Worcester v. Georgia

    Worcester v. Georgia
    The United States Supreme Courts ruled that Indian tribes could not be subjected to state law. Georgia began moving Native Amerians west. The case maintained that Indians had a right to remain in Georgia.

  • Bank War

    Bank War
    The bank was created by Alexander Hamilton. The purpose of the bank was to regulate economic policies on a national level. Jackson disliked the bank because he felt it was too powerful, and felt the bank president and administration used the bank for their own profit. The President of the bank was Nicholas Biddle. Jackson vetoed the bank when its charter was up for renewel getting rid of the bank overall. Jackson vowed, "I will kill it!"