Andrew Jackson’sPresidency

Learning Targets

• I can define Jacksonian democracy as it relates to the “common man.”

• I can compare and contrast the relationship of Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee during the Creek War and during the Indian Removal Act.

• I can assess the impacts of Andrew Jackson’s policies on U.S. relations with Native Americans.

Changes to Voting Qualifications• States began eliminating property

qualifications for voting.• This meant that white men of all

social classes could vote.• Jacksonian Democracy – giving

common (white) man a voice in government

Jackson & Presidential Power• Used veto power differently than

previous presidents– Others vetoed based on constitutionality.– He vetoed based on his own

policies/views.• Vetoed more bills than all prior

presidents combined– Jackson = 12 vetoes– Prior six presidents = 10 combined vetoes

Jackson & Presidential Power• Jackson threatened to hang the VP and

use military force in South Carolina (SC).– SC nullified a tax they didn’t like and

threatened to secede.– Vice President Calhoun supported SC.

• Nullify – to get rid of• Secede – to break away (from the U.S.)• Nullification Theory: States can

nullify federal laws that they think are unconstitutional.

King Andrew?

King Andrew?

Jackson on Democracy• Not for non-whites

– Attempted to buy Texas from Mexico– Moved Native Americans west (Indian

Removal)• Not for the upper class

– Against the National Bank of U.S.– Removed government money from it;

forced its closure• For people who were loyal to him

(friends)– Spoils System – got advice from friends

rather than experts in the Cabinet• For the common man

– Against having national debt

Indian Removal Act

• The “Five Civilized Tribes” (including the Cherokee Nation) had adopted European lifestyles in the Southeast.

• In 1828, Americans found out there was gold in Georgia, in Cherokee Territory.

• These men wanted the gold and began terrorizing the Cherokee.

Cherokee Nation in Court

• Cherokees took their case to the Supreme Court’s Chief Justice John Marshall.– At first, the court refused to hear the case.– The second time, the Cherokee won!

• Jackson ignored the ruling…

Trail of Tears

Trail of Tears

• The military forced remaining Cherokee to Oklahoma.

• Traveled during the winter, many on foot.

So, I have this history textbook from 1931.

What does it say about Indian Removal?

Learning Targets

I can define Jacksonian democracy as it relates to the “common man.”

I can compare and contrast the relationship of Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee during the Creek War and during the Indian Removal Act.

I can assess the impacts of Andrew Jackson’s policies on U.S. relations with Native Americans.