Important People!

Question 1

John Quincy Adams

Answer 1

• 6th U.S. President (1825-1829), defeated by Jackson in 1828
• Jackson accused him of a “corrupt bargain” with Henry Clay in 1824

Question 2

The Whig Party

Answer 2

Whigs (opposed Jackson) → Wanted a strong federal government, and supported the national bank and industry.

Question 3

“King Andrew” - The Cartoon

Answer 3

• Nickname for Jackson given by his opponents
• Critics said he acted like a king, ignoring Congress & the Supreme Court

Question 4

The Democratic Party

Answer 4

Democrats (Jackson’s Party) → Supported states’ rights, the common man, and opposed the national bank.

Question 5

John C. Calhoun

Answer 5

• Jackson’s Vice President who supported states’ rights & nullification
• Resigned after clashing with Jackson over the Tariff of Abominations

Question 6

Nicholas (Nelson) Biddle

Answer 6

• President of the Second Bank of the U.S.
• Enemy of Jackson, who opposed the Bank’s influence over the economy

Question 7

Sequoya (1770-1843)

Answer 7

• Sequoya was a Cherokee silversmith and scholar
• He created the Cherokee syllabary, a written system for the Cherokee language
• His work allowed for increased literacy among the Cherokee people and helped preserve their culture
• He is recognized as a key figure in Native American history and language preservation