- The Jacksonian era saw an expansion of democracy, with more common men able to vote without property requirements, and representatives coming from the common people rather than just the gentleman class. - President Jackson opposed special privileges for banks and strongly supported a strong presidency and union. He vetoed bills, refused Supreme Court decisions, and pushed Indian removal. - Jackson distrusted the Bank of the United States and its control over the economy. He vetoed its recharter and withdrew federal funds, contributing to an economic panic. - The Nullification Crisis saw South Carolina threaten to nullify tariffs, but Jackson backed national authority and union over states' rights, resolving the crisis through compromise tariff cuts.

1. The Age of Jackson Jacksonian Democracy

2. Changes in Democracy Jeffersonian Democracy (The US system so far) The people choose from the Gentleman Class their rulers Voting Requirements Individual freedoms very important – Bill of Rights National Government should be significantly limited – 10 th Amendment

3. Changes in Democracy Jacksonian Democracy The people choose from themselves their representatives/rulers “ Common Man” Increased voting – got rid of Landownership Req. Stronger National Government – can do some good Specifically, a stronger President

4. Pres. Jackson Opposed “special privileges” Bank of the US Strong supporter of the Union Not much of a Sectionalist Believed the Pres. was highest authority in govt.

6. Pres. Jackson Vetoed bills Refused to enforce some Supreme Court decisions Indian Removal Spoils System Give friends jobs once elected (Rotation of office)

7. Pres. Jackson Different Kind of Cabinet Didn’t allow them to make decisions They were there to carry out his policies – that’s it Had a group of informal advisors Kitchen Cabinet

11. Bank of the US Jackson hated it Why? Special Privileges Favored Hard Currency Why? Wanted it dead

12. Bank of the US What is it? Bank for Private Banks and Government Agencies – common individuals couldn’t use Purpose? Stabilized the economy – How? Controlled paper money Amount Value

14. Biddle Jackson Van Buren

15. Biddle

16. Bank of the US Congress - Renew Bank? Yes Jackson’s Reaction? Veto

18. Election of 1832 Jackson Vs. Clay Winner? Jackson

20. Bank of the US Bank is still under it’s charter – just not renewed Jackson wants it dead NOW Pulled all US Government funds from Bank Deposited them in State banks “ Pet Banks” No Money, no Loans, no Power

22. Nullification Crisis “ Tariff of Abominations” enacted during J.Q. Adams Pres. Designed to protect Northern Manufacturing Hurting Southern Exports South Carolina threatens Nullification To Declare the law “null and void” in their state Serious Constitutional Crisis

23. Nullification Crisis Jackson’s VP – John C. Calhoun of South Carolina Thought the President (a southerner) would side with him and the South Wrong! Jackson was a strong supporter of the UNION Calhoun resigns as VP and runs for the Senate – wins Compromise? Tariff was lowered by Congress – most Southerners voted yes

24. Nullification Crisis South Carolina? State Convention “nullifies” the two tariff bills Legal? More Compromise “ Force Bill” passed by Congress – gave Pres. Jackson authorization to use force to enforce law in South Carolina And, an additional lowering of the tariff pacifies South Carolina Issue will return Civil War Today???

25. Political Parties Democrats Jackson and supporters Immigrants, small farmers Whigs Opponents of Jackson Wealthy Industrialists

29. Election of 1836 Democrats Van Buren - VP for Jackson Whigs W.H. Harrison, D. Webster, H. White

30. Election of 1836 Whigs hoped to force election into House of Rep No majority in Electoral College Failed Van Buren wins

32. Pres. Van Buren

33. Economics Van Buren takes office during a depression (Panic of 1837) Cause? No US Bank to control $ value or the State Banks State Banks loaned out all the deposited US money Runaway Inflation Does little for economy

34. Election of 1840 Democrats Van Buren Whigs William Henry Harrison

35. Election of 1840 Vs.

36. Election of 1840 Issues Economy But, the election turned to other “issues” Log Cabins Alcohol

38. Election of 1840 Slogans “ Tippecanoe and Tyler Too!”

39. Election of 1840 Whigs Attempt to portray Van Buren a rich aristocrat, totally out of touch with the common-man Portray Harrison as a “common-man” Using Democratic tactics Works! Harrison Wins Today?