President Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) Common Man's President (jan 1, 1829 – jan 1, 1837)
Description:
spoils system : jackson replaced former government officials with his own political supporters .Nufication Crisis : south carolina threatens to secede form the union because of high tariffs .
Andrew jackson is angry about this and threatens to send troops , but henry clay defuses the situation by saying they will reduce tariffs gradually .
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Date:
jan 1, 1829
jan 1, 1837
~ 8 years