All Flashcards
What was the 'Corrupt Bargain'?
Alleged deal between Adams and Clay in the 1824 election.
What was the 'Nullification Crisis'?
Confrontation between South Carolina and the federal government over tariffs.
What was the 'Trail of Tears'?
Forced relocation of Cherokee Indians to Oklahoma, resulting in many deaths.
What was the 'Panic of 1837'?
Economic crisis caused by Jackson's banking policies and other factors.
What was the 'Peggy Eaton Affair'?
Social scandal involving Jackson's cabinet and the wife of the Secretary of War.
What was the 'Bank War'?
Jackson's conflict with the Second Bank of the United States, leading to its demise.
What was the 'Election of 1828'?
Andrew Jackson's decisive victory, marking a shift towards popular participation in politics.
What was the 'War of 1812'?
Military conflict between the United States and Great Britain. Jackson gained fame from this.
What was the 'Compromise Tariff of 1833'?
A tariff that gradually lowered duties to resolve the Nullification Crisis.
What was the 'Indian Removal Act of 1830'?
Legislation that led to the forced relocation of Native American tribes.
Who was Andrew Jackson?
U.S. president who expanded executive power and championed the 'common man'.
Who was John C. Calhoun?
Vice President who advocated for states' rights and nullification.
Who was Henry Clay?
Whig leader who supported the National Bank and internal improvements.
Who was Martin Van Buren?
President during the Panic of 1837, continued Jackson's policies.
Who was John Quincy Adams?
President before Jackson, accused of making a 'corrupt bargain'.
Who was Nicholas Biddle?
President of the Second Bank of the United States.
Who was Peggy Eaton?
Wife of the Secretary of War, subject of a social scandal that divided Jackson's cabinet.
Who were the Cherokee?
Native American tribe forcibly removed from their lands during the Trail of Tears.
Who were the Whigs?
Political party formed in opposition to Andrew Jackson.
Who were the Democrats?
Political party led by Andrew Jackson, advocating for limited federal government.
What is the 'Spoils System'?
Practice of rewarding political supporters with government positions.
Define 'Tariff of Abominations'.
Protective tariff of 1828 that angered Southern states.
What is 'Nullification'?
Doctrine that states can invalidate federal laws deemed unconstitutional.
Define 'Specie Circular'.
Jackson's order requiring land purchases to be made with gold or silver.
What is 'Hard Money Policy'?
Economic policy favoring gold and silver over paper currency.
Define 'Patronage'.
Granting government jobs to political supporters.
What is the 'Force Bill'?
Authorized Jackson to use military force to enforce federal law in South Carolina.
What is a 'Protective Tariff'?
A tariff designed to shield domestic industries from foreign competition.
Define 'Mudslinging'.
Use of insults and accusations, especially unjust ones, with the aim of damaging the reputation of an opponent.
What is 'Suffrage'?
The right to vote in political elections.