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Trail of Tears and (14) 2 Party System

This document provides an overview of the Age of Jackson in 3 parts. Part I discusses the changes in America in the early 19th century including westward expansion, individualism, and the growth of cities. It also covers the rise of sectionalism over issues like tariffs and slavery. Part II covers Andrew Jackson's rise to power including his election in 1828 and his political philosophy and presidential style. It notes his extensive use of the veto and his "Bank War." Part III discusses the creation of the Whig party in opposition to the Democrats and the rise of social reform movements.

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Trail of Tears and (14) 2 Party System

This document provides an overview of the Age of Jackson in 3 parts. Part I discusses the changes in America in the early 19th century including westward expansion, individualism, and the growth of cities. It also covers the rise of sectionalism over issues like tariffs and slavery. Part II covers Andrew Jackson's rise to power including his election in 1828 and his political philosophy and presidential style. It notes his extensive use of the veto and his "Bank War." Part III discusses the creation of the Whig party in opposition to the Democrats and the rise of social reform movements.

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Lecture #7: The Age of Jackson

KEY TERMS

(13) Trail of Tears and (14) 2nd Party System

Part I: Changes in America


A. Rapid Expansion in the West
a. 1776-1812: Vermont, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, and Louisiana
b. 1816-1821: Indiana, Mississippi, Illinois, Alabama, Maine, and Missouri
B. Rugged Individualism:
C. The Common Man/Universal Male Suffrage:
D. The Market Economy:
E. Second Great Awakening:
F. Growth of Cities:
G. Impact of the West:
H. From Nationalism to Sectionalism:
a. Missouri Compromise
b. Sectional Issues
i. Tariffs:
ii. Internal Improvements:
iii. Extension of Slavery:
iv. States Rights:
v. Loose vs. Strict Construction:

Part II: The Rise of Jackson


A. Death of the First Party System
B. Election of 1824
a. Election Results:
i. Andrew Jackson (99)
ii. John Quincy Adams (84)
iii. Henry Clay (41)
iv. William Crawford (37)
b. Corrupt Bargain:
C. Democratic-Republican Party Split
a. National Republicans (Hamiltonians)
b. Democratic Party (Jeffersonians/Jacksonians)
D. Election of 1828
a. Election Results
i. Andrew Jackson (Democrat) 183
ii. John Q. Adams (Nat’l Republican) (83)
b. Voter Turnout
i. 1824: 356,038
ii. 1828: 1,143,450 (321% increase)
E. Jackson’s Political Philosophy:
F. Jackson’s Presidential Style:
G. Jackson’s Presidency
a. Extensive Use of Veto Power
b. “Spoils System” Patronage
c. “Maysville Veto” (1830) and Internal Improvements
d. Indian Removal Act
i. The Trail of Tears
e. Jackson’s Bank War
f. Nullification Crisis

Part III: The 2nd Party System


A. Creation of the Whig Party (Hamiltonians)
B. Social Reformers
a. Slavery
b. Women’s Rights
c. Morality (Prostitution, Alcoholism
d. Education
e. Jails/Prisons
f. Mentally Ill
C. Catholic Immigrants and Non-Evangelical Protestants

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