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Jackson loses in the election of 1824
Jackson loses becuase of a decision in the House of Representatives. He promised support for the common people. -
Jackson wins against Adams in the election of 1928
John C Calhoun was his running mate against Quincy Adams. -
Democratic Party is created
The Democratic Party was created by supporters of Jackson. -
Calhoun makes nullification theory
Calhoun proposes that states have their own judgements about federal law and can declare them unconstitutional -
Indian Removal Act is passed
The Indian Removal Act is signed by Jackson and this led to the creation of Indian territory and the BIA. -
Second Bank is closed down by Jackson
Jackson vetoes a bill that would renew the Second Bank's Charter. It closes in 1836, but causes inflation. -
Tariff of 1832 is passed
The tariff of 1832 is passed, lowering the tariff rate of 1828. -
South Carolina rejects Tariff of 1832
South Carolina says that the Tariff is too high and says that it will not follow it starting Feburary 1 1833. -
Compromise Act is passed
Jackson passes the force bill, which allows him to use military force against South Carolina. South Carolina moves quickly to approve the Compromise bill. -
Jackson tries to stop inflation
Jackson passed a bill saying that people had to use hard money instead of paper money to buy government land, but fails to curb inflation. -
Cherokee Resistance
Chickasaw, Creek, and Choctaw Native Americans are moved to Indian territory. Seminole leaders fight a war with the US. Many are moved to Indian territory, but some remain. Cherokee leaders have stated that they were an independent state and sued Georgia for invading them, and won. However, gold was discovered on their land and the ruling was ignored. Jackson did not enforce the ruling and people did not object. US troops moved Cherokee people to Indian territory in 1838 via the trail of tears.
