Discussion Questions1. Why did people refer to Martin Van Buren as

Martin Van “Ruin” ?2. What role did Van Buren play in the Trail of Tears? 3. Why was Harrison’s Presidency so short? 4. During Jackson’s Presidency, the president

exercised a great deal of control over Congress, why wasn’t Tyler able to be as influential as Jackson?

5. What was the Webster-Ashburton Treaty?

At the conclusion of this court case, the US Supreme Court ruled that the state involved had no authority to remove the Cherokee nation from its borders. However,

Jackson refused to uphold the ruling and allowed Georgia to do as it pleased.

Worcester v. Georgia

He served as Secretary of State during Monroe’s Presidency and helped write what would later be known as the Monroe Doctrine. He also became

the 6th president after the Election of 1824.

John Quincy Adams

This was a plan that was developed after the War of 1812 to help the American economy grow. It created: a

protective tariff (tax on foreign goods), a Second Bank of the United States, and internal improvements (roads and

canals)

The American System

This refers to the time period during the Presidency of James Monroe where there was

one political party that worked together to make the nation a better place.

Era of Good Feelings.

This refers to a power of Congress to regulate trade between states and foreign

nations. After Gibbons vs. Ogden, waterways were included in this power.

Commerce Clause

This was the nation’s first depression, which was caused by foreign events such as European demand for American goods decreasing and European banks

calling on loans given to American Banks.

Panic of 1819

As a result of this court case, the Supreme Court held that states could not create laws or take actions that interfered with laws of the federal government. For example, a state placing an exclusive

tax on the Second Bank of the US was considered an action to interfere with federal law.

McCulloch v. Maryland

This extended the nation’s claim to land from the Atlantic to Pacific Ocean. It also led to the U.S. acquiring Florida.

Adams-Onis or Transcontinental Treaty

This divided the Louisiana Territory into slave and free territory at the 36 30 North Latitude. It also led to Maine becoming a free state and the territory this was about becoming a slave state.

Missouri Compromise

At the conclusion of this court case, the US Supreme Court ruled states could not interfere with contracts.

Dartmouth v. Woodward

This told European nations seeking to recapture or create new colonies in North or

South America to stay out. If they did try anything there would be war.

Monroe Doctrine

This was known as the deal between Henry Clay and John Q. Adams, where Clay helped Adams win the Presidency in exchange for later being appointed the position of Secretary of State.

The Corrupt Bargain

Following the Election of 1824, the supporters

of Andrew Jackson formed the this party

that stood for the common man and

limiting the power of the federal government.

Democratic Party

At the conclusion of this court case, the US Supreme Court ruled that transportation on waterways between

states fell under the jurisdiction of the commerce clause, thus giving the federal government the sole authority to

regulate waterways; not states.

Gibbons v. Ogden

This was used by Jackson to control government. It

involved him placing loyal members of his party into high paying government

jobs. Jackson supported this because he wanted the

common man to run the government; not just the rich

and wealthy.

Spoils System

This law signed by Andrew Jackson moved all native Americans east of the Mississippi River to territory in the west called the

Indian Territory.

Indian Removal Act

In 1832, at a convention held in South Carolina, the people

of South Carolina met to protest the tariffs of ‘28 &

‘32. They adopted a resolution stating South

Carolina would not enforce or collect the tariffs within

the state because they believed the tariffs were

unconstitutionalOrdinance of Nullification

This is the idea that states do not have to follow federal laws that they believe to be unconstitutional. It also supports the idea

states can dissolve their relationship or secede from the federal government if they

feel it is acting unfairly.

States’ Rights

Andrew Jackson’s goal to get rid of the the Second Bank of the United States because he thought it

caused the Panic of 1819 and was run by northern and eastern elitists was known as the __________________.

The Bank War

As a result of the veto of the Second B.U.S. and Jackson being re-elected in 1832, the National

Republicans called themselves this, which stood against the kinglike role Jackson played as King.

The Whigs

This refers to the time period in the Supreme Court where the court favored the federal government,

strengthening the power of the federal government and weakening the power of the state governments.

The Marshall Court

This stated the federal government was more powerful and above the state governments. It

means states cannot create laws that get in the way of laws created by the federal government.

Supremacy Clause

Identify 3 of 4 ways Jackson controlled the government as

President.

1. Helped expand who can vote (supported the idea of dropping tax and land requirements)

2. Veto3. Spoils System 4. Head of Political Party (Democrats)

He supported the American System, helped negotiate the Missouri Compromise, and eased tension between Jackson and South

Carolina.

Henry Clay

This was the nickname given to the supposed deal between Adams and Clay. Some believed Clay was

awarded Secretary of State for his ability to get states to support Adams while the Election of 1824 was being

settled by the House of Representatives.

Corrupt Bargain

This event was caused by Jackson depositing federal funds into state banks and led many to nick name Martin Van Buren, Martin Van Ruin because of his inability to stop or fix this event.

Panic of 1837