Social Studies Chapter 11
Whigs:
A party that was formed because of a British political group that had criticized the monarchy.
What was the difference between Adams and Jackson:
Adams represented the business men of the east. And Jackson represented the farmers of the west.
Election of 1824:
Andrew Jackson had the most popular votes by a large margin and he won the most electoral votes. However he failed to win more than half the total electoral votes. Then Jackson, Crawford, and Adams fell into the house of reps and by one vote Adams was chosen to lead the country.
Who were the Seminole Indians
Another tribe of Indians that lived in Oklahoma.
Why did Jackson want to destroy the National Bank?
Because he believed that it had too much power and served the needs of the rich over those of average Americans.
Why did Jackson require people to use gold and silver to buy land?
Because he did not trust any such paper currency.
Why did Northern industry manufacturers welcome tariffs?
Because it protected northern industries by placing a tax on low-priced imported goods.
Why did Jackson declare war on the Seminole in 1835?
Because the Indians refused to move.
Why did political leaders in South Carolina threaten to secede from the Union?
Because they hated the tariff of abominations so much
What political party did Jackson's supporters form after the Election of 1824?
Democrats.
Henry Clay and the American System:
Established a protective tariff, rechartering the national bank, and sponsored the development of transportation systems in America.
Indian Removal Act of 1830:
Federal government forced Native Americans to move west. Most moved to Texas or Oklahoma
What was President Jackson's position on the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
He declared that removal would "incalculably strengthen the southwestern frontier."
How did Jackson respond to the Supreme Court's ruling against the Indian Removal Act?
He opposed the Supreme court's decision.
What was Jackson's role in causing the Panic of 1837?
He partly caused it because of his economic policies.
Panic of 1837; What role did Jackson play in this event:
He partly caused this because of his economic policies.
Where did Jackson put the federal money after he killed the National Bank?
He put them in pet banks.
How did President Jackson make use of the spoils system?
He used it to give his supporters political postions.
Who proposed the American System to improve the economy?
Henry Clay
Trail of Tears:
In 1838, U.S. Army Troops forced the 20,000 remaining Cherokee to move. Most of the 800 mile trip was made on foot. Their money and livestock was stolen along the way. More than one quarter died during the journey.
What "spoils" did Jackson's critics accuse him of giving to his supporters?
It accused him of giving political positions to his supporters.
What group of people supported Jackson the most in 1828?
Jackson's strongest supporters were the west and the south.
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Where in Indian Territory were Native Americans forced to move to?
Oklahoma
Indian Territory:
Oklahoma and parts of Kansas and Nebraska are known as Indian Territory.
What was one challenge the Cherokee faced when they arrived in Indian Territory?
Once they reached their destination they suffered from a civil war.
What was one key reason for Andrew Jackson's victory in 1828?
One key reason for his victory was because of how many electoral votes he head.
Second Bank of the United States:
Provided loans to many people to buy property or launch a business.
Which group was impacted most NEGATIVELY by President Jackson?
The Native Americans.
Which region would have been most IN FAVOR of the Tariff of 1828?
The North
What conflict arose between the Northeast and the South during Jackson's first term?
The Nullification Crisis
What caused the Nullification Crisis?
The Nullification Crisis was caused because of the Tariff of Abominations
What followed the Panic of 1837?
The Panic of 1837 was followed by a great economic depression which spread throughout the country.
Jackson's pet banks and how they led to inflation:
The pet banks made it easier to take out loans and this easy money led to inflation.
What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act?
The purpose of this act was to make westward expansion easier for Americans.
States Rights:
The right of states to limit the power of the federal government.
What political party did Henry Clay and Daniel Webster form in 1834?
They formed the Whig party.
How had the Democratic-Republican party split by the 1828 election?
They split into two groups one supported John Quincy Adams and the other supported Andrew Jackson.
Election of 1828:
This election split the Democratic Republic Party into two groups: the Democratic party led by Jackson and the National Republican Party led by Adams.
Tariff of Abominations:
This raised the tariff on imported manufactured goods.
Doctrine of Nullification:
This was also known as states rights doctrine which said that a state could nullify, or reject, a federal law it considered unconstitutional.
Why was President Martin Van Buren unpopular?
Van Buren's inaction made him unpopular with the people and set the stage for a change in government and politics.
Spoils system:
Was the practice where the political party after winning an election would reward its other supporters with government posts and other authorities.
Corrupt Bargain:
When the 1824 election ended without any candidate receiving a majority in the electoral college, the House of Representatives awarded the election to John Quincy Adams.
Split of the Democratic-Republican Party:
When the Democratic Republicans split into two groups one supporting John Quincy Adams(National Republicans) and the other supporting Andrew Jackson(democrats).
This Native American group had a
Written language, a newspaper, and a constitution.
A tariff is a tax on
imported goods.