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Andrew Jackson: The Common Man President

Explore the life and presidency of Andrew Jackson, a self-made hero who championed the common man and democratization during the early 19th century. Learn about Jackson's faith in ordinary people, his approach to governance, and major events such as the 1824 election and the Nullification Crisis. Discover how Jackson's actions shaped American politics and society, from the Spoils System to the Indian Removal Act.

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Andrew Jackson: The Common Man President

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  1. Jackson’s America A different kind of President

  2. Voting Requirements in the Early 19c

  3. Self-Made Man • Became hero after the Battle of New Orleans that was fought 2 weeks after War of 1812 ended. • Jackson supporters founded Democratic Party to represent common people • Grew up in poverty and became President in 1828.

  4. Jackson’s Faith in the “Common Man” • Intense distrust of Eastern“establishment,” monopolies, & special privilege. • His heart & soul was with the“plain folk.” • Belief that the common man was capable of uncommon achievements.

  5. The Age of Jackson • He had won the popular and electoral vote BUT not by a majority so Congress selected the winner ( Adams) • His supporters felt like he was robbed and called this “Corrupt Bargain” • Some people feel like his presidency began at this point

  6. Results of the 1824 Election A “Corrupt Bargain?”

  7. Increased Democratization • States had eased voting requirements, enlarging the voting population and allowing common people to vote for the first time • Andrew Jackson succeeded John Quincy Adams as President in 1828. • Fewer state had property qualifications. • In 1828, Jackson’s election was the result of over 1 million citizens voting in the election.

  8. Jackson appealed to the Common Man • Democracy = Rule by the People • Before this time only the rich and well-born could vote

  9. Events during the Age of Jackson Spoils system = Jackson’s administration utilized this system “To the victor belong the spoils of the enemy” This basically means if you are in charge you can put people in office ( rather than the elite just because they are the elite) Examples of how he does this: • Incoming officials throw out former appointees and replace them with their own friends. • Kitchen Cabinet = He relied more on friends than a regular cabinet for advice • He replaces government workers (civil servants)

  10. What is a Tariff? • How does a protective tariff impact an economy?

  11. 1828 -->“Tariff of Abomination”( do you know this word?) • Jackson’s vice-president John C. Calhoun of South Carolina called the 1828 tariff a Tariff of Abominations. As an agriculture region, the tariff for South to buy more expensive Northern goods. • Calhoun argued: If the federal government refused to permit a state to nullify a federal law, the state had the right to withdraw from the Union.

  12. 1832 --> new tariff • Jackson agrees to “lowers it” BUT

  13. More nullification crisis • South Carolina’s reaction? • Jackson’s response?

  14. The Nullification Crisis contiued • The tariff issue was eventually solved by Henry Clay’s compromise • The issue involved a state’s rights to violate the Constitution which would eventually lead to the Civil War

  15. 1832 Tariff Conflict • 1828 -->“Tariff of Abomination”( do you know this word?) • 1832 --> new tariff • South Carolina’s reaction? • Jackson’s response?

  16. The “Monster” Is Destroyed! • “pet banks”? • 1832  Jackson vetoed the extension of the 2nd National Bank of the United States. • 1836  the charter expired. • 1841  the bank went bankrupt!

  17. The Downfall of “Mother Bank”

  18. Bank of the United States • Bank of U.S. was controversial (WHY) • Jackson thought it only served the rich, not farmers • Bank Director was Nicholas Biddle represented everything Jackson hated, he was rich and well born • The government had large deposits in the bank. • Henry Clay tried to defeat Jackson in 1832 over bank. Jackson defeated Clay and killed the bank

  19. Indian Removal Act of 1830 • Since the 1600s, two views of Indians were held by white settlers: 1) Displacement 2) Wished to convert Native Americans to Christianity and absorb them into white culture. Andrew Jackson favored displacement and thought that assimilation could not work

  20. Indian Removal Act • In 1830, Congress passed Indian Removal Act. • Under this law, the federal government provided funds to negotiate treaties that would force Native Americans to move west. • About 90 treaties signed, He began a policy of forcing Indians to move west.

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