clay proposed that the federal government build a road entirely in KY, Jackson vetoed it saying that only in one state -> KY responsibility to pay for. jackson hated clay for corrupt bargain so precedent for use of presidential power in political affairs
National Nominating Conventions
developed after the chaotic election of 1824 as a more "organized" way of deciding the party nominees for President; still used today
Nullification
in "Exposition and Protest" Calhoun argued that if Congress violated the Constitution, state could nullify the law//Southerners declared federal protective tariffs null and void, Jackson responded with Force bill and suggested compromising over tariff
Jefferson Day dinner 1830
President expressed his sentiments with this toast: "Our Union: It must be preserved." Calhoun responded to Jackson's challenge and offered the next toast: "The Union, next to our liberty, most dear; pronounce jcksn position on nullification
Roger B. Taney
5th Chief Justice & presided over the Dred Scott case & ruled the 5th amendment, saying the govn't can't take private propt; Secretary of Treasury; ordered v.Jackson to stop putting govt money in Bank; court case ruled African Amer =/= US citizens.
Spoils System
Key to Jacksonian Democracy. Jackson distributed federal jobs to his supporters. People who used to be in office left or were kicked out. "Reward supporters, because common man can do any job."
Charles River Bridge Co. v. Warren Bridge Co. - 1837
Charles River Bridge Company protested when the Warren Bridge Company authorized in 1828 to build free bridge where they had toll bridge . SC ruled CRC not granted a monopoly right; charter granted by state 2 a company cannot work to disadvantage public.
Specie Circular
Jackon's order that required payment in gold/silver in order to buy land since gold/silver actually had value. This signified the growing economic problems which would result in the panic of 1837.
Black Hawk War
group of Sauk and Fox braves resisted the forced eviction of their lands under the Indian Removal Act; they were bloodily crushed in 1832 by regular troops aided by volunteers., Chief Black Hawk of Sauk tribe, led rebellion against US.
Henry Clay
John Quincy Adams supposedly offered him the Secretary of State job for his support in the election of 1824. Pushed for a bill to recharter the national bank early. Lost to Jackson in 1832 in run for presidency.
