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The Election of 1824 and the “Corrupt Bargain” (VUS.6d)
The election of 1824 was given to the House of Representatives because no candidate won the Electoral College. In what seemed to be a “corrupt bargain”, John Q. Adams won the Presidency after Henry Clay withdrew. Clay was then appointed Secretary of State. Jackson and his supporters called “foul” – and set their sights on 1828! Read MORE -
Beginning of the Democratic Party (VUS.6d)
Andrew Jackson split with the Democratic-Republican party, which became known as the “National Republican Party”, and advocated a return to the ideals of Jeffersonian Democracy. Jackson and his supported became the modern Democratic Party! -
Election of 1828 (VUS.6d)
This election provided greater suffrage as most property and religious requirements for voting had been abolished. This marks a movement away from aristocracy toward democracy as the “common man” utilized a stronger voice. Nominating conventions in states also helped to democratize the American system! Read MORE -
Inauguration and the Spoils System (VUS.6d)
After his inauguration, Jackson began rewarding campaign supporters with public office (Spoils System) was a way for Jackson to extend democracy and concentrate power. This “rotation in office” allowed more people to participate directly in the government. Unfortunately, it also led to the propensity for corruption and incompetence. MORE -
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Andrew Jackson - "Jacksonian Democracy" (VUS.6)
The changing character of American politics “in the age of the common man” was characterized by; Heightened emphasis on equality in the political process for adult white males, The rise of interest group politics and sectional issues, A changing style of campaigning, and Increased voter participation.
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Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears (VUS.6b)
During this period of westward migration, the American Indians were repeatedly defeated in violent
conflicts with settlers and soldiers and forcibly removed from their ancestral homelands. They were either
forced to march far away from their homes and confined to reservations. Part of Jackson’s Indian Removal Policies – these tribes were forcibly removed between 1830 – 1840.
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The Liberator first published (VUS.6e)
Northerners, led by William Lloyd Garrison, publisher of The Liberator, increasingly viewed the institution
of slavery as a violation of Christian principles and argued for its abolition. Southerners grew alarmed by
the growing force of the Northern response to the abolitionists. This helped bring deeper sectionalism in the United States. Read MORE -
Turner’s Rebellion (VUS.6e)
A violent slave revolt in Virginia, led by Nat Turner fed white Southern fears about slave rebellions and led to harsh laws in the South against fugitive slaves. Southerners who favored abolition were intimidated into silence, and daily life for slaves became more harsh. Read MORE about it! -
Henry Clay Defends the American System (VUS.6d)
Henry Clay, one of the political enemies of Andrew Jackson, was regularly attacked for his “American System” programs which supported higher tariffs, government sponsored internal improvements, and policies to assist America’s growing industrial economy. He rose to the floor in the Senate and spoke in defense of his policies… Read MORE -
Nullification Crisis with John C. Calhoun (VUS.6e)
John C. Calhoun and South Carolinians argued that sovereign states could nullify the Tariff of 1832 and other acts of Congress which threatened secession. President Jackson threatened to send federal troops to collect the tariff revenues, but also pressed for a compromise tariff that was not so harsh. Secession and Civil War was avoided – for now. Read MORE -
Election of 1832 (VUS.6d)
This election featured Andrew Jackson against Henry Clay. The key issues were tariffs and the National Bank. Clay, representing the opposition party to Andrew Jackson, the new Whig Party, supported the stronger “American System”. It was a brutal campaign – and Jackson solidified his supremacy. -
War on the Bank (VUS.6d)
President Andrew Jackson announced that the government will no longer use the Second Bank of the United States, the country's national bank. He then used his executive power to remove all federal funds from the bank, and placed them in “pet banks” (state and private banks). His actions against the National Bank helped cause the economic crisis known as the “Panic of 1837”! Read MORE -
Cyrus McCormick patents his Mechanical Reaper (VUS.8a)
American settlers poured westward from the coastal states into the Midwest and Great Plains seeking economic opportunity in the form of land to own and farm. New technologies opened new lands in the West for settlement and made farming profitable by increasing the efficiency of production and linking resources and markets more prosperous. Read MORE about inventions -
Texas Revolution –and the Battle of the Alamo (VUS.6b)
American migration into Texas led to an armed revolt against Mexican rule and a famous battle at the
Alamo, in which a band of Texans fought to the last man against a vastly superior force. Even though it was a massacre, “Remember the Alamo” was a cry for Texas Freedom, and to avenge those martyrs. Learn MORE about this famous battle! -
Texas becomes the Lone Star Republic (VUS.6b)
Texas declared its independence from Mexico and fought for its separation. When hostilities ended, Texas was an independent nation. The United States would not annex Texas for another 9 years! Read MORE
