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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.
Compare the Democrats and Whigs.
Democrats: limited government, states' rights. Whigs: active government, national bank.
Compare Jackson's and Adams' approach to presidency.
Jackson: strong executive, popular appeal. Adams: less assertive, perceived elitism.
Compare the views of Jackson and Calhoun on states' rights.
Jackson: Supported states' rights but upheld federal supremacy. Calhoun: Advocated for nullification.
Compare the economic policies of Jackson and Van Buren.
Both favored hard money policies, but Van Buren faced the consequences of Jackson's bank war.
Compare the First and Second Bank of the United States.
Both aimed to stabilize the economy, but Jackson opposed the Second Bank due to its perceived elitism.
Compare the views of Democrats and Whigs on economic development.
Democrats favored westward expansion and agriculture, while Whigs supported industrialization and internal improvements.
Compare Jackson's use of presidential power with previous presidents.
Jackson used the veto power more frequently and asserted greater executive authority.
Compare the causes of the Panic of 1819 and the Panic of 1837.
Panic of 1819: Over speculation in land. Panic of 1837: Jackson's banking policies and falling cotton prices.
Compare the positions of the North and South on tariffs.
North favored protective tariffs to promote industry, while the South opposed them due to increased costs.
Compare the approaches of Jackson and Van Buren to the issue of Texas annexation.
Jackson recognized Texas independence, while Van Buren opposed annexation due to slavery concerns.
Causes and effects of the 'Tariff of Abominations'?
Cause: Protect American industries. Effect: Southern opposition, Nullification Crisis.
Causes and effects of Jackson's 'Bank War'?
Cause: Jackson's distrust of the National Bank. Effect: Economic instability, Panic of 1837.
Causes and effects of the 'Indian Removal Act'?
Cause: Desire for Native American lands. Effect: Trail of Tears, forced relocation.
Causes and effects of the 'Spoils System'?
Cause: Rewarding political loyalty. Effect: Corruption, inefficiency in government.
Causes and effects of the 'Panic of 1837'?
Cause: Jackson's banking policies, falling cotton prices. Effect: Bank failures, economic recession.
Causes and effects of the 'Nullification Crisis'?
Cause: Tariff of Abominations. Effect: Compromise Tariff of 1833, Force Bill.
Causes and effects of Jackson's vetoes?
Cause: Jackson's belief in limited federal power. Effect: Increased presidential power, conflict with Congress.
Causes and effects of expanded suffrage?
Cause: Easing of voting requirements. Effect: Increased political participation of the 'common man'.
Causes and effects of the 'Corrupt Bargain'?
Cause: No electoral majority in 1824 election. Effect: Rise of Jacksonian Democracy, increased political polarization.
Causes and effects of the formation of the Whig Party?
Cause: Opposition to Andrew Jackson's policies and leadership style. Effect: Emergence of the Second Party System.