Chapter 10: The Years of Andrew Jackson
1829-1836

     I. Andrew Jackson, the People's President
          A. Election of 1828
          B. Democracy comes of age
          C. Political changes under Jackson
               1. Spoils system
               2. Kitchen Cabinet

     II. Struggles Over Slavery
          A. Tariff of Abominations
          B. South Carolina, Nullification and States' Rights
               1. South Carolina Exposition
          C. Nat Turner's Rebellion

     III. Second Term 1832-1836
          A. Bank War
               1. Whigs
          B. Indian Removal
               1. Trail of Tears
          C. Conflict with Mexico
          D. Religion and Reform
               1. Mormons
               2. Social reforms
               3. Abolitionism

Key Terms

     Martin Van Buren
     Eaton Affair
     Force Bill
     Nicholas Biddle
     pet banks
     "civilized tribes"
     Stephen F. Austin
     Santa Anna
     San Jacinto
     Joseph Smith
     Dorothea Dix
     William Lloyd Garrison
     The Liberator
     "gag rule"

Study Questions

1. Andrew Jackson was called the "People's President."  Discuss the accuracy of this assessment in terms of Jackson's personality, the struggle over the National Bank, his policy toward Native Americans, and his views and actions concerning the tariff.

2. Explain what caused the Nullification Crisis of 1832, give the rationale behind Calhoun's objections, describe Jackson's action, and explain what finally resulted.  Discuss the implications of this crisis for the future of American democracy.

3. Explain why some people supported the Bank of the United States and others did not.  Against this background, explain why and how Jackson "killed" the bank, and show what resulted for the nation and its economic system.

4. Describe how the Jackson administration dealt with the Native American tribes and how they viewed the Native Americans in general.  Explain the ways in which the various Native American tribes responded to the presence of whites.  How did Native American society change?  Which Native American tribes were most successful in resisting white encroachment and account for that success.

5. Describe the early settlement of Texas in the 1830s, and explain why settlers came to desire freedom from Mexican control.  Discuss how the Mexican government viewed the drive for Texas independence and describe the methods they used to fight it.  Explain how Texas independence was finally achieved.

6. Discuss the views of William Lloyd Garrison and assess his popularity in the North and the South.  What other reform movements began during the 1830s?