Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) (4 März 1829 Jahr – 4 März 1837 Jahr)

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Replaced government supporters with patrons [supporters]
Practice of giving/rewarding government jobs to political supporters became known as the Spoils / Patronage System.
1.South Carolina Ordinance of Nullification =right to nullify/reject tariff claiming States’ Rights
2. South Carolina threatens to secede [leave/withdraw] from the Union because high tariffs are hurting their economy.
3. Jackson threatens to send troops.
4. Henry Clay’s compromise has Congress reducing the tax gradually.

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