12.1 Reteach

Standards• 8.4.2 Explain the policy significance of famous speeches (e.g.,

Washington’s Farewell Address, Jefferson’s Inaugural Address, and John Q. Adams’s Fourth of July 1821 Address).

• 8.4.3 Analyze the rise of capitalism and the economic problems and conflicts that accompanied it. (e.g., Jackson’s opposition to the National Bank; early decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court that reinforced the sanctity of contracts and a capitalist economic system of law).

• 8.6.2 Outline the physical obstacles to and the economic and political factors involved in building a network of roads, canals, and railroads (e.g., Henry Clay’s American System).

• 8.8.1 Discuss the election of Andrew Jackson as president in 1828, the importance of Jacksonian democracy, and his actions as president (e.g., the spoils system, veto of the National Bank, policy of Indian removal, and opposition to the Supreme Court).

Essential Questions• How was the power of the federal

government strengthened during the Era of Good Feeling?

• How did U.S. foreign affairs reflect new national confidence?

• How did the people gain more power during the Age of Jackson?

• Why did Jackson use force to remove Indians from the Southeast?

• How did old issues take a new shape in the conflict over a national bank and tariffs?

Concept Map

• Create a concept map using Henry Clay’s American System as the center circle.

Henry Clay’s American System

• Support the National Bank (2nd Bank of the United States).• Protective Tariffs.• Improve Infrastructure

(transportation system).

National Bank• Also known as the Bank of the

United States.• Lent money to business owners

(wealthy).• Stable currency, controlled money

supply, state banks issued too much.• A safe place to keep federal money.• Placed confidence in other banks.

Tariffs

• Tax on imports.-Foreign goods cost more.

-British were dumping goods (selling cheap products).-Buy American.-Help pay for improvements.

-Southern states don’t like to pay them.

Infrastructure

• Paid for by tariffs.• System of

transportation that helps with trade and the economy.

Concept Map

• Create a concept map using the Supreme Court cases dealing with the economy.

Supreme Court Cases

•Copy down the Key Concepts on page 243 named, “Key Supreme Court’s Cases and Their Impact.”

Concept Map

• Create a concept map using U.S. foreign policy as the center circle.

Adams-Onis Treaty

• Spain can control Florida’s Native Americans from raiding American settlements.• Andrew Jackson sent to control

them.• Spain ceded Florida to the USA.

Adams’ July 4, 1821 Speech

• Showcased USA’s foreign policy.-No designs on territories of other nations (no colonization).-Doesn’t want to be a world police.

Latin American Independence

• European powers are losing their Latin American colonies.• By 1825, most of Latin America is

free from Europe powers.• France and Russia say they might

help Spain regain colonies.

Monroe Doctrine, 1823

• U.S.A warns Europe not to interfere in Americas.

-“dangerous to our peace and safety”.-USA wants to trade with L. Amer.-U.S. won’t interfere in Europe.

Concept Map

• Create a concept map using Andrew Jackson’s Presidency as the center circle.

Jacksonian Democracy

Increased Suffrage

• Increased suffrage-The right to vote.• States ease voting qualification.• More people from the Western

and Southern states are voting and holding office.

Spoils System

• Rewarding loyal supporters with gov. jobs.

• Limits federal jobs to four-years terms.

-Furthered democracy by bringing in new ideas and people.

Veto of National Bank

• Jackson vetoes recharter of Second Bank of the United States.

-privileged institution that favors the wealthy.-Says it is unconstitutional.-Controlled money supply too much.

State’s Rights & Nullification

• Americans debate powers between the states and fed. gov. (10th Amendment).

-Tariffs-federal laws (Alien and Sedition Acts)• States don’t have to follow laws that are

unconstitutional or they object to.-Expressed by VP John C. Calhoun.-“(Respect) the rights of the states…[there would be no Union].”

Nullification, South Carolina Rebels

• Threatens to secede (break off or leave the U.S.A) due to 1828, 1832 tariffs.

• Congress passes Force Bill.-Army and navy can be used against SC.

• Henry Clay proposes tariff that lowers duties over ten years.

Guided Question

• What was the conflict between state and federal powers and how did it lead to concept of nullification and secession?

Answer:• 10th Amendment reserved powers for the states,

limiting federal power.• Nullification: Idea that states didn’t have to follow

laws they objected to or were unconstitutional.• If their rights were challenged, states had the right

to secede (break off) the U.S.A.

Check Your Progress

• “Check Your Progress” questions #1-3 on textbook pg. 218, 222, 228, and 241.• Finish up Study Guide pg.

94.