Andrew Jackson’s life and Presidency

United States History

Must Do:

• Write down one word that you would use to describe the boy below and explain why:

“At age 13, he joined the Patriots but was captured by the British. When a British officer ordered the young prisoner to clean his boots, the boy refused.”

Andrew Jackson- Background

• Born in a log cabin on the frontier

• His parents were immigrants from Ireland

• They died by the time he was 15

• He grew up tough

A Military Man

• Joined American Revolution at age of 13

• Creek War Victory– Indian battle during the War

of 1812

• War of 1812– Victory at Battle of New

Orleans

• 1818 Seminole Victories– Helped regain Florida

Nicknames for Jackson

• “Old Hickory”– Given to him by soldiers he commanded– Meant he was as tough as the wood on a hickory tree

• “King Jackson”– Given to him by his political opponents– They thought he was trying to take over the country

• “Sharp Knife”– Given by Native Americans– He was ruthless in dealing with them

Election of 1824

• As voting membership increased to include all white males, participation in local, regional, and national politics increased.

• Political discussion rallies, and organized groups ushered in a new political climate in the country.

• ““Corrupt Bargain”Corrupt Bargain” John Quincy

Adams, (N) Democratic Republican

Andrew Jackson, (W) Democratic Republican

Henry Clay (W), Democratic Republican

William H. Crawford (S) Democratic Republican

Voting Requirements Voting Requirements in the Early 19cin the Early 19c

Voting Requirements Voting Requirements in the Early 19cin the Early 19c

Voter Turnout: 1820 - 1860Voter Turnout: 1820 - 1860Voter Turnout: 1820 - 1860Voter Turnout: 1820 - 1860

The Reign of “King Mob”The Reign of “King Mob”The Reign of “King Mob”The Reign of “King Mob”

Jackson’s Presidency1828-1836

• Read Andrew Jackson’s First Inaugural Address to the country and outline his primary goals as president.

• Executive ControlVeto Power

• “Kitchen Cabinet”• Spoils System• Bank War• Nullification• Indian Removal

1828 Election Results1828 Election Results1828 Election Results1828 Election Results

Veto Power• Jackson viewed his presidency as

representing the interest of the common man and using his executive power he used the veto more than all the presidents combined prior to his tenure.

Kitchen Cabinet

• Jackson relied heavily on the advice and counsel of his friends from Tennessee and the West, rather than eliciting advice from his legally appointed Cabinet members

Daniel Webster

John C. Calhoun

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Indian RemovalTrail of Tears, 1830

"What good man would prefer a country covered with forest and ranged by a few thousand savages to our extensive republic, studded with cities, towns and prosperous farms and filled with all the blessings of liberty, civilization and religion?“

~Andrew Jackson

Indian RemovalIndian RemovalIndian RemovalIndian Removal3 Jackson’s GoalJackson’s Goal??

3 1830 1830 Indian Removal ActIndian Removal Act

3 Cherokee Nation v. GACherokee Nation v. GA (1831)(1831) ** “domestic dependent “domestic dependent nation”nation”

3 Worcester v. GAWorcester v. GA (1832)(1832)

3 Jackson:Jackson: John Marshall has made hisJohn Marshall has made his decision, now let him decision, now let him enforce enforce it! it!

Final Evaluation

• Based on the Power Point Presentation, documents, and background knowledge you have on Andrew Jackson rate the man, his ideologies, and his Presidency. Rate Jackson using complete sentences, details, analysis, and evidence.