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Nat Turner
A slave rebellion led by Nat Turner in Virginia. -
Black Hawk War
American wine. Last time the Indians rebelled. -
Bank recharter bill
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The Veto
Jackson vetoed the Bank Bill -
Tariffs
The United States Congress passed a compromise tariff act in response to South Carolina's objections. The state of South Carolina subsequently withdrew the Nullification Ordinance upon its approval. -
Trail of Tears
The six year campaign known as the Trail of Tears begins when Washington Irving, Henry Levitt Ellsworth, and Captain Jesse Bean, at the Arkansas River, begin one of the first steps in the U.S. campaign to remove Indians from their homes on the east coast. -
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson was elected to his second term as president of the United States. -
Biddle response
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Speculative Boom of 1833
Fase notion that there was plenty of money for the U.S. and that the economy was growing. People thought they were gaining money but weren't and over spent. -
Removal of Federal Deposits
In an attempt to make the Bank collapse. Put federal money in state banks. -
Specie Circular Acts
Made purchases to be bought in gold and silver. Decreased production of paper money. -
Force Bill
The Force Bill is signed by President Andrew Jackson, which would authorize him to use troops to enforce Federal law in South Carolina, if necessary. -
Second Inauguration
Andrew Jacksons second Inauguration -
Second Bank Censorship
The United States Senate censured President Andrew Jackson for de-funding the Second Bank of the United States. -
Failed assignation
In the United States Capitol, Andrew Jackson encounters an unsuccessful assassination attempt from an unemployed house painter, Richard Lawrence. Jackson, after two point-blank shots misfired, confronted his attacker with a cane. This was the first attempt on the life of a President of the United States. -
The Great Fire of New York
Destroyed a large part of lower Manhattan. -
First Convention
The first convention of the American Whig Party is held in Albany, New York. -
Panic of 1837
A financial crisis in the United States that touched off a major recession that lasted until the mid-1840s. Profits, prices, and wages went down while unemployment went up. Pessimism abounded during the time. -
Chicago
The city of Chicago is granted a charter by Illinois. -
Martin Van Buren President
Martin Van Buren, as President, and Richard M. Johnson, Vice President, are inaugurated into office. -
Election of 1840
President Martin Van Buren of the Democratic Party was defeated by Whig nominee William Henry Harrison.