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Election of 1828
The Presidential Election of 1828 occured between then incumbent John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson/Andrew Jackson aids in forming the Democratic Party and takes office. -
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Jackson Presidency/Events
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Spoils System
Before this date, transfers of political power had been fairly moderate/transfers are harsh and complete -
Peggy Eaton Affair
Margaret O'Neill married John B. Timberlake. Timberlake died, very shortly after she married Senator John H. Eaton/ Almost all members of his cabinet resigned. Martin Van Buren becomes "De facto" heir for the Democratic Party. -
Trail of Tears
Indian Removal Act passed. Indian autonomous nations in south forced to relocate. Conditions horrible during relocation./ Further disgrace and suffering for Native Americans. -
Nullification Crisis
South Carolina declared recent tariffs unconstitutional, disregarded inside state borders/helped propel state towards seceding from Union, used Nullification as catalyst. -
Bank War
Jackson considers bank a monopoly, begins to move to effectively destroy it. Finally prevents any funds being deposited/helped drive country to the idea of Populism (emphasizes the common people, encourages change).
