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: he pushed an aggressive program of fed spending for improvements and science. He became a symbol of democracy by projecting himself as down to earth common man

Describe the Indian Removal Act: in 1830 congress passes Indian removal act which sought to peacefully get Indians to trade land in south for land in west. Several tribes Agreed, several resisted and were forcibly removed which includes Trail of Tears and several different Indians Wars.

Describe the Bank Crisis: Congress passes character 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. Voted to renew character but Jackson vetoed calling it unauthorized by the const.

Describe the reaction to Jackson’s policies: Bank supporters denounced Jackson and formed new political party known as Whigs .The Whigs democrats on all levels.
1832 Jackson was reelected in a landslide and when elected weakened Federal Bank by withdrawing Fed funds from it. Jackson’s attacks in the end weekend the economy.