unit 6 Flashcards
(7 cards)
Who was President during the age of Jackson?
Andrew Jackson
What political party did Andrew Jackson help to found?
The Democratic Party
What is the Indian Removal Act?
a law signed by Jackson in 80 that allowed the forced relocation of Native american tribes from their ancestral lands to designated “Indian Territory.”
What was the Trail of Tears?
The forced journey of the Cherokee people from Georgia to Indian Territory, which resulted in thousands of deaths.
What was the Nullification Crisis?
A confrontation between South Carolina and the federal government over the state’s attempt to nullify federal tariffs.
What was Jackson’s view on the national bank?
He opposed it, viewing it as a monopoly that favored the wealthy and could harm the economy.
What was the Spoils System?
practice where Jackson awarded government jobs to his political supporters and friends.
