US History Ch 10 Vocab

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  1. 3. of 1837 – A financial crisis caused by Jackson’s economic policies, including the veto of the national bank and the Specie Circular.
  2. 6. Banks – State banks where Jackson placed federal funds after dismantling the national bank.
  3. 10. War – Jackson’s campaign to destroy the Second Bank of the United States, which he viewed as corrupt.
  4. 11. Crisis – A confrontation between South Carolina and the federal government over the Tariff of 1828, leading to debates on states' rights.
  5. 13. Removal Act (1830) – Law signed by Jackson that forced Native American tribes to relocate west of the Mississippi River.
  6. 16. Circular – Jackson’s order that government land could only be bought with gold or silver, contributing to the economic downturn.
  7. 17. v. Georgia (1832) – Supreme Court case ruling that Georgia had no authority over Cherokee lands; Jackson ignored the ruling.
  8. 18. Rights Doctrine – The belief that states have the right to ignore federal laws they deem unconstitutional.
  9. 19. Bill (1833) – Gave Jackson the power to use military force to enforce federal tariffs in response to the Nullification Crisis.
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  1. 1. Tariff of 1833 – A tariff proposed by Henry Clay to ease tensions over the Tariff of Abominations.
  2. 2. Democracy – A movement for more democratic participation in government, expanding voting rights to more white men.
  3. 4. System – The practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs.
  4. 5. Van Buren – Jackson’s close ally and successor as the 8th President; dealt with the Panic of 1837.
  5. 7. of Tears – The forced migration of Cherokee and other tribes to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma), resulting in thousands of deaths.
  6. 8. C. Calhoun – Jackson’s Vice President who supported states' rights and nullification.
  7. 9. of Abominations (1828) – A high tariff on imports that angered Southern states, especially South Carolina.
  8. 12. Jackson – The 7th President of the United States (1829-1837); known for his populist policies and expansion of presidential power.
  9. 14. Party – The political party founded by Jackson and his supporters, emphasizing states' rights and limited government.
  10. 15. Clay – A political rival of Jackson who supported the American System and helped negotiate the Compromise Tariff of 1833.
  11. 17. Party – A political party formed in opposition to Jackson, supporting a strong Congress and internal improvements.