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Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson. Learning Objectives:. 1. Describe the man Andrew Jackson. 2. Discuss the elections of 1824 and 1828. 3. Discuss the spoils system, the Nullification Crisis and the Bank of the United States. A. Andrew Jackson. 7 th President. A. Andrew Jackson. 7 th President

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Andrew Jackson

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  1. Andrew Jackson

  2. Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the man Andrew Jackson. 2. Discuss the elections of 1824 and 1828. 3. Discuss the spoils system, the Nullification Crisis and the Bank of the United States.

  3. A. Andrew Jackson • 7th President

  4. A. Andrew Jackson • 7th President • General

  5. A. Andrew Jackson • 7th President • General • Battle of New Orleans

  6. A. Andrew Jackson • 7th President • General • Battle of New Orleans • $20

  7. A. Andrew Jackson • 7th President • General • Battle of New Orleans • $20 • In many duels

  8. A. Andrew Jackson • 7th President • General • Battle of New Orleans • $20 • In many duels • Born in a log cabin

  9. A. Andrew Jackson • 7th President • General • Battle of New Orleans • $20 • In many duels • Born in a log cabin • Uneducated

  10. A. Andrew Jackson • 7th President • General • Battle of New Orleans • $20 • In many duels • Born in a log cabin • Uneducated • Indian fighter

  11. B. His Election 1824 - Got the most Popular votes but lost to John Quincy Adams because no one won the majority, or more than half, of the electoral votes. In this situation, the House of Representatives selects the president.

  12. 1824 Election Results

  13. B. His Election • Henry Clay used his influence as Speaker of the House to defeat Jackson, so Adams was elected. In return, Adams named Clay secretary of state. Jackson’s followers accused Clay and Adams of making “a corrupt bargain.”

  14. B. His Election • 1824 - Got the most votes but lost to John Quincy Adams. • 1828 - Election laws changed and more "common" people could vote.

  15. B. His Election • During the election, both parties resorted to mudslinging, attempts to ruin their opponents’ reputation with insults. • John C. Calhoun switched parties to run with Jackson in the election. • Jackson won by a landslide—an overwhelming victory.

  16. 1828 Election Results

  17. C. Spoils System • He gave jobs to people who helped him get elected.

  18. D. What was his biggest crisis? • Americans disagreed about the tariff. • The Northeast wanted the tariff, because it made their manufactured goods less expensive than imported goods. • Southerners did not like the tariff since there were fewer manufacturers in the South

  19. D. What was his biggest crisis? • Nullification Crisis - Southern states wanted to nullify (ignore) national laws that went against their state's interest.

  20. The Bank of the United States • Jackson felt it was run by Easterners to benefit Easterners. • He closed the bank.

  21. F. Jackson and the Indians • Didn't like Indians

  22. F. Jackson and the Indians • Didn't like Indians • His policy = move them

  23. Goals: 1. Describe the man Andrew Jackson. 2. Discuss the elections of 1824 and 1828. 3. Discuss the spoils system, the Nullification Crisis and the Bank of the United States.

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