I. Rise of Andrew Jackson (1829-1837)
A. Jackson vs. Jefferson
1. Meritocracy--"Best and Brightest"
a. All born with equal opportunity
b. Education & institutions help leaders rise
2. Equality--"Common Man"
a. Education unnecessary
b. Given right spirit from God, so all equal
B. Election of 1828-Revolution?
1. Republican party split--N. Rep vs. Dem Rep
2. Mud: "Corrupt Bargain"
C. Symbol of the new democracy
1. Personality and Character
2. Inaugural
D. Jackson's 1st Administration
1. Cabinet (Kitchen)
2. Spoil System (Old Federalists saved)
3. Indian Removal-1st Major Issue
a. Jackson's attitude
b. Cherokee obstacle & Wooster v. Ga
c. Trail of Tears
d. Jackson's defenders
4. And then the Maysville Veto-1830
5. Jackson vs. Calhoun
a. Peggy O. Eaton/Van Buren's influence
b. Van Buren's Discovery (1817)
c. Webster-Hayne Debate
d. Jefferson Birthday Dinner Toast
e. Nullification Crisis-1832
1. South Carolina Special Session
2. Jackson Gets the Force Bill
3. South Carolina learned a lesson