Module 10 Flashcards
Study guide (17 cards)
What was Jacksonian Democracy characterized by?
Changes in society, class tensions, and political shifts
Industrial growth in the North and plantation expansion in the South were significant changes during this period.
Who supported Andrew Jackson during his political rise?
Small farmers, settlers, and slaveholders
He was seen as a champion of the ‘common man.’
What was the outcome of the Election of 1824?
Jackson won the popular and electoral vote but not the majority; House chose John Quincy Adams
Jackson’s supporters were outraged by this outcome.
What significant voting change occurred during Jacksonian Democracy?
More white men could vote, even without land
Free Black men were mostly still excluded from voting.
What political shift occurred during Jacksonian Democracy?
Nominating conventions replaced caucuses; Democratic Party was formed
Jackson won the presidency in 1828.
Who was John C. Calhoun?
Vice President under Jackson from South Carolina
He was a supporter of slavery and states’ rights.
What was the Tariff of Abominations?
A tax on foreign wool and goods to help Northern factories
This tariff was opposed by the South as it harmed their economy.
What was the Southern response to the Tariff of Abominations?
Widespread anger and contributed to the Nullification Crisis
The South relied on trade which the tariff negatively impacted.
What is the States’ Rights Doctrine?
The belief that states can govern themselves and reject federal overreach
This doctrine led to conflicts over issues like slavery and trade.
What sparked the Nullification Crisis?
Southern anger over the Tariff of Abominations
Calhoun wrote the South Carolina Exposition and Protest explaining nullification.
What was a significant threat made by South Carolina during the Nullification Crisis?
Talked about leaving the Union
This indicated the severity of the conflict over federal authority.
What was the purpose of the Second Bank of the United States?
To stabilize the economy and regulate currency
Supporters believed it helped businesses and reduced inflation.
What was Andrew Jackson’s view on the Second Bank of the United States?
He hated the bank, viewing it as unconstitutional and harmful
Jackson ultimately shut down the bank.
What was the Whig Party formed in opposition to?
Jackson’s presidency, which they believed acted like a king
They wanted a weaker president and stronger Congress.
What was the Panic of 1837?
An economic crisis marked by bank failures and rising unemployment
Jackson’s policies, especially ending the Second Bank, contributed to this crisis.
What was the goal of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
To open land in the Southeast for white settlers
It forced Native American tribes to relocate west.
What was the Trail of Tears?
The forced march of the Cherokee Nation to Indian Territory
Over 800 miles with harsh conditions led to the deaths of about 4,500 Cherokee.
