President Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) Common Man's President (4 marzo 1829 anni – 4 marzo 1837 anni)

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Spoils/"Patronage" System: Replaced government supporters with patrons, practice of giving/rewarding government jobs to political supporters became known as the Spoils / Patronage system.
Nullification Crisis:
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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