7.4: States' Rights and the National Bank

Unpack the dramatic conflicts of the Jacksonian Era: states' rights, the National Bank, and presidential power!

As you read sort the actions below under the appropriate individual. Read carefully. Andrew Jackson Declares South Carolina's threat to secede from the Union treasonous. Convinced Congress to pass the Force Bill allowing the federal government to use the army and navy against South Carolina if not paying tariffs. Vetoes the bill to allow the Bank of the United States to continue. Ordered his Secretary of State to place money in certain state banks known as "pet banks" Henry Clay Solved the South Carolina issue by stating a tariff bill would be lowered over 10 years. Angered by Jackson's policies, with a few others, he forms the Whig Party. Backs the idea of the American System which includes national bank and a transportation system. Martin Van Buren Served as Jackson's Vice-President in 1832. Had to deal with the problems of Jackson's Presidency Dealt with banks closing which lost people's and businesses savings known as the Panic of 1837. William Henry Harrison Was portrayed at a man of the people against Van Buren in a presidential election. Video: From Jackson to Van Buren. Start at 6:15!!! The new Democrats that followed Jackson tended to belong to which class. Upper Lower The Party that arose from Jackson's election to combat Jackson's politics were Whigs Democrats Democratic-Republicans Describe some of the beliefs of the Whig Party. Why were South Carolinians upset with the Tariffs of 1828? They would have to pay more since their economy was based on slavery not manufacturing. They believed Jackson was acting unconstitutionally. The Tariffs allowed slaves to go free. What law did Congress pass that allowed Jackson to use an army to enforce the collecting of taxes? Tariff of 1832 Force Act Quartering Act Compromise Tariff What is the bill that Andrew Jackson vetoes? Rechartering the 2nd Bank of the U.S. Indian Removal Act Making the 1st bank of the United State Define Pet Banks.