Age of Jackson

1817-1841

Corrupt Bargain 1825

• Election map of 1824

Corrupt Bargain• Who--John Q. Adams, Henry Clay, Congress, Andrew Jackson• What—Henry Clay gave his support to Adams, and as a

result, Adams became president. Adams then named Clay Sec. of State.

• When—1824/1825• Where—Congress, D.C.• Why—Jackson said this was corrupt and spent the next four

years trying to destroy Adams presidency. Also, this election started the new political party system between Democrats and the future Whigs.

New States

Andrew Jackson and The Birth of the Democratic Party

Indian Removal Act 1830• Who—Andrew Jackson, Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw,

Chickasaw• What—signed forced removal of the above mentioned

tribes from the southeast to beyond the Miss. River (present-day Oklahoma)

• When—1830• Where—southeastern U.S.• Why—one of the worst moments in American history for

Indians tribes and govt policy--See “Trail of Tears”. This racist action would led to further actions and Indian removals in the late 1800s.

Nullification• Cause—Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions (1799) set the

concept that states had a right to nullify federal law. In this case, South Carolina protested the “tariff of abominations” or the Tariff of 1828 because it was too high

• Effect—Jackson threatened to takeover South Carolina and hang John C. Calhoun. Jackson’s actions set an important precedent for the president to take action in states. Moreover, this issue results in a compromise, yet the issue of state versus federal laws will lead to the Civil War.