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English 48 Public

Jacksonian America

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What was one reason the Cherokees were moved West?

What is nullification?

the idea that a state can declare a federal law unconstitutional

What issue was nullification about during Jackson's presidency?

high protective tariffs

What area of the country did high protective tariffs benefit? Why?

the North, because it caused the South to buy goods from northern industries

What area of the country was disadvantaged by the high protective tariff? Why?

the South, It caused prices to go up for goods they bought and slaves and cotton.

What state issued the Ordinance of Nullification?

South Carolina

What did the Ordinance of Nullification say?

South Carolina considered the federal government's high protective tariff to be unconstitutional. In SC, no tariff would be collected.

How was the disagreement about nullification between Jackson and South Carolina resolved?

The Compromise of 1833 gradually lowered the protective tariff.

Who had the shortest presidential term?

William Henry Harrison

How did the Whigs of 1836 try to win the election?

They nominated several candidates because they were hoping none would get a majority and the House of Representative would decide the election.

What kind of religious people generally joined the Whig Party?

Protestants (Methodist, Prebyterian, etc.)

What was different about the election of 1828?

new Democrat party, banners, barbecues, parades, mudslinging

What was Andrew Jackson's view of nullification?

He was determined to enforce federal laws; he did not agree with the idea of nullification.

Who was the so-called "corrupt bargain" between?

John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay

How did the protective tariff affect the prices of manufactured goods?

It raised them.

Who were the candidates of 1824?

John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, Andrew Jackson, William Crawford