Age of Jackson Review

Age of Jackson Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Describe Jackson’s push and winning of the presidency:
After losing in the election of 1824, Andrew Jackson became a strong critic of John Quincy Adams where he pushed an aggressive program of fed spending for improvements and science. By the mid1820s Jackson had become a symbol of democracy by projecting himself as a down to earth common man. Jackson defeated John Quincy Adams in the election of 1828.

Describe the Indian Removal Act:
When Jackson came to office people in the South wanted him to remove Indians in the area. Congress passed Indian Removal Act which sought to peacefully get Indians to trade land in the South for land in the West. Several Tribes agreed, but some did not. Those tribes were forcibly removed.

Describe the Bank Crisis:
Congress passed charter for Second Bank of US in 1816. Jackson and his supporters opposed because they saw it as being corrupt with special interest that favored the rich,

Describe the reaction to Jackson’s policies:
Banks supporters denounced Jackson and formed new political party known as Whigs. The Whigs challenged Jackson’s democrats on all levels.