American Republic Flash Cards- Chapter 11 Review~

Jackson had the support of the common people in America because he “became” one of the citizens. He spent time with them, and became a “common man” instead of their president.

Jackson defended the spoils system by claiming that loyal workers would do better than others, and believed it kept the government fresh and gave more people a view on how the government operated.

Jackson justified the Indian Removal Act by saying that it would strengthen the southern frontier, make America safe from invaders, and help the nation grow in population. He also said he would preserve the Indians, and not destroy them.

The Tariff Issue showed that there was a difference of opinion over states’ rights.

Calhoun's theory of nullification was that it would allow a state to declare a federal law unconstitutional, and he hoped that it would help the South protect itself. He also hoped that it would give him popularity so he could become the President.

The two main reasons for Jackson and Calhoun’s separation were their loyalties, and Calhoun’s behavior towards Peggy Eaton.

Jackson responded to the Secession crisis by saying he would hang Calhoun, and that he would send Warships to Charleston.

Private parties owned most of the Bank of the United States.

Jackson disliked the National Bank because he thought it gave the government too much power, and found it unconstitutional.

Jackson put the money that he took out of the bank of the United States in Pet Banks, which were 89 different State Banks.

The new Whig party’s beliefs about the National government were that they believed that it should only consist of biblical laws.

Van Buren created an Independent Treasury System.

John Tyler lost the support of his political party, the Whigs, because he didn’t do anything related to Whig Politics.

Tyler promoted adding Texas to the Union near the end of his presidency.