February 9, 2010

Bell Ringer
-Jackson's inauguration was unusual because Andrew Jackson was the first president from the
common populatioin.

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:

Jackson became a strong critic of John Adams where he pushed a program of federal spending for improvements and science.

Describe the Indian Removal Act:

People in the South wanted Jackson to remove Indians in the area. So in 1830 Congress passed the Indian Removal Act which sought to peacefully trade land with the natives.

Describe the Bank Crisis:

Congress passed charter for Second Bank of US in 1816. Jackson and his supporters opposed it because they saw it as corrupt and with interests only for the rich, it was voted to renew but Jackson vetoed it calling it unconstitutional.

Describe the reaction to Jackson’s policies:

Banks supporters denounced Jackson and formed a party called the Whigs, and they challenged Jackson’s democrats on all levels. Jackson weakened the federal bank by withdrawing federal funds from it.