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Antebellum AmericaAntebellum America
Politics, Economics, and Society 1820-1860
Politics, Economics, and Society 1820-1860
PoliticsPolitics
Corrupt Bargain of 1824Corrupt Bargain of 1824
Move to universal male suffrage Four “Republicans” split the vote and no one got a
majority of the electoral college vote By the 12th amendment, it went to a vote of the
House of Reps. Former candidate Clay was Speaker of the House
and did not want Jackson or ailing Crawford to win--threw support to John Quincy Adams
Clay was then appointed Secretary of State Tarnished reputations of both men
Move to universal male suffrage Four “Republicans” split the vote and no one got a
majority of the electoral college vote By the 12th amendment, it went to a vote of the
House of Reps. Former candidate Clay was Speaker of the House
and did not want Jackson or ailing Crawford to win--threw support to John Quincy Adams
Clay was then appointed Secretary of State Tarnished reputations of both men
John Quincy AdamsJohn Quincy Adams
Spent many years as a respected diplomat Lacked the personal touch, though Urged build up of roads, national universities,
observatories Ideas were not popular with states’ rights
advocates Criticism starts early and continues throughout his
presidency although most of claims were fabricated by Jackson supporters
Spent many years as a respected diplomat Lacked the personal touch, though Urged build up of roads, national universities,
observatories Ideas were not popular with states’ rights
advocates Criticism starts early and continues throughout his
presidency although most of claims were fabricated by Jackson supporters
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Andrew JacksonAndrew Jackson
Representative of the rough-and-tumble west
Had lived a hard life Allowed commoners into his government Commanded fear and respect-vetoed laws
and often ignored the Supreme Court Spoils system--rewarded supporters with
government positions
Representative of the rough-and-tumble west
Had lived a hard life Allowed commoners into his government Commanded fear and respect-vetoed laws
and often ignored the Supreme Court Spoils system--rewarded supporters with
government positions
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Tariff of AbominationsTariff of Abominations
Wool manufactures in NE wanted higher tariffs 1828-Jackson tried to make Adams look bad by
allowing 45% tariff to pass South complained that it just raised their prices John C. Calhoun calls for nullification of the tariff
by the states (only SC supported) Tariff of 1832- lowered tariff some “Bloody” Bill--gave president right to use army
and navy to collect tariffs
Wool manufactures in NE wanted higher tariffs 1828-Jackson tried to make Adams look bad by
allowing 45% tariff to pass South complained that it just raised their prices John C. Calhoun calls for nullification of the tariff
by the states (only SC supported) Tariff of 1832- lowered tariff some “Bloody” Bill--gave president right to use army
and navy to collect tariffs
Trail of TearsTrail of Tears
Indians pushed off lands as states formed--supposed to sign official treaties
Some groups tried to assimilate and Christianize them
Jackson passes the Indian Removal Act to transfer Cherokee groups to Oklahoma
Established the Bureau of Indian Affairs Put down Seminole uprisings in Florida
Indians pushed off lands as states formed--supposed to sign official treaties
Some groups tried to assimilate and Christianize them
Jackson passes the Indian Removal Act to transfer Cherokee groups to Oklahoma
Established the Bureau of Indian Affairs Put down Seminole uprisings in Florida
Bank WarBank War Jackson believed the Bank of the United States was a
conspiracy against the common man--tool to make the rich richer
BUS was trying to reign in “wildcat” western banks that printed paper money and speculated on land
Henry Clay tried to end Jackson’s popularity by trying to renew the BUS charter; it passes by Jackson vetos it (even though Marshall says it is legal)
Jackson began removing funds to drain wealth Sends economic system into a tailspin
Jackson believed the Bank of the United States was a conspiracy against the common man--tool to make the rich richer
BUS was trying to reign in “wildcat” western banks that printed paper money and speculated on land
Henry Clay tried to end Jackson’s popularity by trying to renew the BUS charter; it passes by Jackson vetos it (even though Marshall says it is legal)
Jackson began removing funds to drain wealth Sends economic system into a tailspin
Anti-Masonic PartyAnti-Masonic Party
New party develops against establishment of the Masons
Aligned with Jackson’s views, but anti-Jackson Supported by church members that wanted reform First time parties had National Conventions Clay lands his third loss
New party develops against establishment of the Masons
Aligned with Jackson’s views, but anti-Jackson Supported by church members that wanted reform First time parties had National Conventions Clay lands his third loss
Two Party SystemTwo Party System
A wide group assembled in opposition to “King Andrew”
Called themselves the Whigs--hoped to split votes and send election to House of Reps
Jackson put forward Martin van Buren Whigs were too disorganized in 1836
A wide group assembled in opposition to “King Andrew”
Called themselves the Whigs--hoped to split votes and send election to House of Reps
Jackson put forward Martin van Buren Whigs were too disorganized in 1836
Martin Van BurenMartin Van Buren
Inherited bank mess from Jackson Supported the “Divorce Bill” to remove
banking from US government Beginning of independent treasury
Inherited bank mess from Jackson Supported the “Divorce Bill” to remove
banking from US government Beginning of independent treasury
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TexasTexas
Stephen Austin made deal with Mexico to bring in settlers--become Mexican, become Catholic, and no slavery
In the early 1830s, tensions rise between settlers and the Mexican government
Santa Ana raises an army and Texas declares independence
Series of battles at the Alamo and Goliad US supported Texas, but it did not join the union
because of the slavery issue
Stephen Austin made deal with Mexico to bring in settlers--become Mexican, become Catholic, and no slavery
In the early 1830s, tensions rise between settlers and the Mexican government
Santa Ana raises an army and Texas declares independence
Series of battles at the Alamo and Goliad US supported Texas, but it did not join the union
because of the slavery issue
Election of 1840Election of 1840 “Tippecanoe” and Tyler, too! William Harrison is put forward because of lack of
enemies Characterized as a “poor farmer from Ohio drinking hard
cider”--not really true Movement away from aristocratic national leadership Democrats: liberty of individual, states’ rights, from
South and West, poorer folk Whigs: valued harmony between community and
individual, from East, wealthier, wanted internal improvements, public schools and moral reforms
“Tippecanoe” and Tyler, too! William Harrison is put forward because of lack of
enemies Characterized as a “poor farmer from Ohio drinking hard
cider”--not really true Movement away from aristocratic national leadership Democrats: liberty of individual, states’ rights, from
South and West, poorer folk Whigs: valued harmony between community and
individual, from East, wealthier, wanted internal improvements, public schools and moral reforms
EconomicsEconomics
Societal TrendsSocietal Trends
Urban growth continued as settlers left for the West
Millions of immigrants came from Ireland and Germany
Irish vs. German immigrants Antiforeignism rises: nativists fear
Catholicism challenging Protestantism The “Know-Nothing” Party
Urban growth continued as settlers left for the West
Millions of immigrants came from Ireland and Germany
Irish vs. German immigrants Antiforeignism rises: nativists fear
Catholicism challenging Protestantism The “Know-Nothing” Party
Discuss: What were the five most important inventions of
this time period?
Discuss: What were the five most important inventions of
this time period?
TransporationTransporation
Erie Canal Song (watch video clip) John Henry (by John Jackson) When John Henry was a little baby boy, sitting on the his papa's knee Well he picked up a hammer and little piece of steel Said Hammer's gonna be the death of me, lord, lord Hammer's gonna be the death of mine The captain said to John Henry I'm gonna bring that steam drill around I'm gonna bring that sterm drill out on the job I'm gonna whup that steel on down
Shenandoah
Erie Canal Song (watch video clip) John Henry (by John Jackson) When John Henry was a little baby boy, sitting on the his papa's knee Well he picked up a hammer and little piece of steel Said Hammer's gonna be the death of me, lord, lord Hammer's gonna be the death of mine The captain said to John Henry I'm gonna bring that steam drill around I'm gonna bring that sterm drill out on the job I'm gonna whup that steel on down
Shenandoah
SocietySociety
Discuss: How did the role of women change?
Discuss: How did the role of women change?
Compare the following American art pieces…Compare the following American art pieces…
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Topics for PresentationTopics for Presentation
Second Great Awakening Public Education Temperance Movement Utopian Societies Scientific Achievements Artistic Contributions Literature and Transcendentalism
Second Great Awakening Public Education Temperance Movement Utopian Societies Scientific Achievements Artistic Contributions Literature and Transcendentalism