President Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) Common Man's President (mar 4, 1829 – mar 4, 1837)
Description:
Spoils System:Replaced government supporters with patrons.
The practice of giving/rewarding government jobs to political supporters became known as the Spoils / Patronage System.-
1. Opponents charge the practice was corrupt.
2. Jackson claims, “To the victor belongs the spoils.”
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.
Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 4, 1829
mar 4, 1837
~ 8 years