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Jacksonian Democracy and the Trail of Tears: Impact on South, Slavery & Politics

Explore the repercussions of the Age of Jackson, including the Spoils System, Indian Removal, Nullification, and Bank Wars. Discover how these events shaped Southern society, affected the institution of slavery, and influenced the emergence of the Democratic and Whig parties. Examine the expansion of white male suffrage and the disenfranchisement of minorities, as well as Jackson's controversial policies. Uncover the tragic Trail of Tears and the legacy of Jacksonian Democracy.

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Jacksonian Democracy and the Trail of Tears: Impact on South, Slavery & Politics

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  1. The Age of Jackson Jackson Spoils System Indian Removal Nullification Bank Wars

  2. Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin, 1791 What effect did this have on South & Slavery?

  3. Missouri Compromise:“A Firebell in the Night!” - TJ

  4. 2nd Two-Party System • Democratic Party: similar to Jeffersonian Republicans, supporters of Jackson • Whig Party: similar to Federalists headed by Clay, Calhoun & Webster

  5. Jacksonian Democracy • Universal white male suffrage - extends voting right while stripping • Away rights of free blacks and others. Citizenship closer tie to race. • Jackson’s “Spoils System”Incoming President’s can provide jobs to supporters.

  6. Indian Removal Act • 1830 eviction of Indians from the East. • Cherokee victory in Worcester v. Georgia (Supreme Court) • Jackson ignored ruling. • Trail of Tears: 1/4 of Cherokee die on the forced 800 mile trip from Georgia to Oklahoma Territory

  7. Jackson kills Bank of the US

  8. An 1832 Cartoon: What is the message of this cartoon?

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