Chapter 11: Part 1 - The Age of Jackson | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Why did the Whigs call President Tyler “His Accidency”?

Tyler became president “by accident,” as he was never elected to the office but moved into the position after President Harrison died.

Explain how Jackson’s war with the Second Bank led to the Panic of 1837.

1) Pet Banks lead to closure of 2nd Nat. Bank. 2) State banks loan too much $, creating inflation. 3) leads to the Panic of 1837

Why did the Whigs refer to President Jackson as “King Andrew”?

They believed he had too much power.

Why did the Whigs expel President Tyler from the party?

His views aligned with those of the Democrats.

Who proposed the American System to improve the economy?

Henry Clay

How did Jackson’s “pet banks” cause inflation?

They made it too easy to take out loans.

What is one reason Jackson wanted to get rid of the Second Bank?

He thought it had a monopoly over other banks.

Why was the Second Bank an important part of the nation’s prosperity?

It kept inflation down and provided loans.

How were the Tariff of 1828 and the doctrine of nullification related?

John Calhoun applied the doctrine of nullification to discourage South Carolina from leaving the Union over the Tariff of 1828.

How is Jackson’s spoils system similar to the “corrupt bargain” he believed led to his defeat in the election of 1824?

Both the “corrupt bargain” and Jackson’s spoils system offered government jobs to individuals in exchange for political support

Why did Jackson disagree with John C. Calhoun’s doctrine of nullification?

He did not believe states should stop the federal government from acting on the nation's behalf.

Why did manufacturers in the Northeast welcome tariffs on foreign goods?

Tariffs led to an increase in sales of local goods.

Why did Jackson’s critics believe his political appointments were corrupt?

They believed he was trying to increase his control of the government.

What was Jackson’s profession before winning a seat in Congress?

lawyer

How did the 1828 election differ from prior elections?

Candidates built excitement through slogans, speeches, and parades.

What was a major difference between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams?

Jackson represented western farmers, and Adams represented eastern businessmen.

Who was the Whig Party?

a political party formed to oppose the policies of Andrew Jackson, who the party believed had exceeded his power as president

What is a depression?

a period of slow economic activity when many people are without work

What was the Panic of 1837?

the widespread fear of a failing economy that caused the beginning of a U.S. economic recession that lasted until 1840

What does veto mean?

to formally reject a decision or proposal made by a legislature

What is inflation?

a decrease in the value of money that causes an increase in the price of goods and services

What is treason?

the crime of aiding the enemy of one’s nation or plotting to overthrow one’s nation; being disloyal to one’s nation

What is secession?

the act of formally withdrawing from an organization, a nation, or any other group in order to be independent

What was the doctrine of nullification?

a doctrine that said a state could nullify, or reject, a federal law they feel is unconstitutional, held by some southern politician before the Civil War

What was the Tariff of Abominations?

the term used by southerners to refer to the Tariff of 1828 because it stirred feelings of disgust and hatred

What does agrarian mean?

related to agriculture or farming

What is the spoils system?

the practice of rewarding political backers with government jobs

What is Jacksonian Democracy?

a political movement that celebrated the common man and defended the will of the people, named for President Andrew Jackson

What are voting rights?

the laws that tell who can vote and when; the civil right to vote

What is a slogan?

a catchy phrase meant to attract and keep attention