Timeline of the Jacksonian Era
1824
(Henry Clay, Andrew Jackson, and John Quincy Adams) John Quincy Adams wrote a letter to Henry Clay, making a deal that if Clay
persuaded the House to vote him president, then Henry would become the Secretary of State. John Quincy Adams won the election and
this was thought to be the "Corrupt Bargain".
in Europe. The Europeans would sell the goods for less, causing the industries of the north to lose money, so to solve this imported goods
were taxed in a way that made it cheaper to by goods from northern industries.
It was given its name by the southerners, because of the poor effects it had on the industries of the south.
1829
having an affair with Senator Eaton, who was unmarried. In 1828, Peggy's husband died and she married John Eaton. A few weeks later,
John was named secretary of war, making Peggy a cabinet wife. The other cabinet wives did not take to her kindly, so Jackson removed all
the members of the cabinet. (see "Kitchen Cabinet" in "CONCEPTS AND IDEAS")
1830
into the west would challenge the integrity of the Union. Robert Hayne argued that slowing down the process of western expansion was
the best course of action for the East to keep their economic and political power in congress.
Indian Removal Act with funded federal negotiations with tribes in the south, to relocate them to the west.
part of the interstate commerce. He also thought it was unwise, because he thought it was not a good use of the federal governments
money and was not necessary. This was an event that was part of Jackson's war against the Bank of the United States.
1831
the Cherokee Nation was seen as a "domestic dependent nation" nothing changed after the verdict of the case was made.
1832
because it was run by people who were incompetent and he saw it as unconstitutional. This led to the election of 1832 to be centered
around the future of the bank.
successfully eliminate the Bank of the US.
down to 35%, but the Southerners were still not satisfied.
Illinois which caused a widespread panic among the white settlers in that state and led to the war.
Tariff of 1832. After this occurred South Carolina Jackson insisted that nullification was treason and Senator Robert Hayne was replaced as
John C. Calhoun. Jackson proposed a force bill to stop nullification. (See "Force Bill" below) Henry also came up with a compromise to
gradually
lower the tariff over time.
by congress were obeyed.
1833
US. These state state banks are also referred to as "Pet Banks." (See "Pet Banks" in Ideas and Concepts)
1834
1835
even higher.
of political rights to the level of the humblest citizens, just as the dissemination of wealth brings the notion of property within the reach of all
the members of the community," which means everyone has the privilege of political rights.
Seminoles, who were accompanied by black allies. The Seminoles were masters of gorilla warfare, which was not successful, because the white
soldiers still won the war, but at the cost $20 million and the lives of 1500 soldiers.
1836
coins or currency backed up by gold or silver, in payment for public amends. This produced a financial panic that started at the beginning of
Martin Van Buren's presidential term in 1836.
- Election of 1824
(Henry Clay, Andrew Jackson, and John Quincy Adams) John Quincy Adams wrote a letter to Henry Clay, making a deal that if Clay
persuaded the House to vote him president, then Henry would become the Secretary of State. John Quincy Adams won the election and
this was thought to be the "Corrupt Bargain".
- Election of 1828
- Tariff of Abominations
in Europe. The Europeans would sell the goods for less, causing the industries of the north to lose money, so to solve this imported goods
were taxed in a way that made it cheaper to by goods from northern industries.
It was given its name by the southerners, because of the poor effects it had on the industries of the south.
1829
- Peggy Eaton Affair
having an affair with Senator Eaton, who was unmarried. In 1828, Peggy's husband died and she married John Eaton. A few weeks later,
John was named secretary of war, making Peggy a cabinet wife. The other cabinet wives did not take to her kindly, so Jackson removed all
the members of the cabinet. (see "Kitchen Cabinet" in "CONCEPTS AND IDEAS")
1830
- Webster-Hayne Debate
into the west would challenge the integrity of the Union. Robert Hayne argued that slowing down the process of western expansion was
the best course of action for the East to keep their economic and political power in congress.
- Indian Removal Act
Indian Removal Act with funded federal negotiations with tribes in the south, to relocate them to the west.
- Maysville Road Bill
part of the interstate commerce. He also thought it was unwise, because he thought it was not a good use of the federal governments
money and was not necessary. This was an event that was part of Jackson's war against the Bank of the United States.
1831
- Cherokee Nation v Georgia
the Cherokee Nation was seen as a "domestic dependent nation" nothing changed after the verdict of the case was made.
1832
- Bill to Recharter the Bank of the US
because it was run by people who were incompetent and he saw it as unconstitutional. This led to the election of 1832 to be centered
around the future of the bank.
- Election of 1832
successfully eliminate the Bank of the US.
- Tariff of 1832
down to 35%, but the Southerners were still not satisfied.
- The Black Hawk War
Illinois which caused a widespread panic among the white settlers in that state and led to the war.
- Nullification Crisis (1832-33)
Tariff of 1832. After this occurred South Carolina Jackson insisted that nullification was treason and Senator Robert Hayne was replaced as
John C. Calhoun. Jackson proposed a force bill to stop nullification. (See "Force Bill" below) Henry also came up with a compromise to
gradually
lower the tariff over time.
- Force Bill (1832-33)
by congress were obeyed.
1833
- Federal Deposits Removed
US. These state state banks are also referred to as "Pet Banks." (See "Pet Banks" in Ideas and Concepts)
1834
- Indian Trade and Intercourse Act
1835
- The Federal Debt Retired
even higher.
- Democracy in America (1835-40)
of political rights to the level of the humblest citizens, just as the dissemination of wealth brings the notion of property within the reach of all
the members of the community," which means everyone has the privilege of political rights.
- The Seminole War (1835-42)
Seminoles, who were accompanied by black allies. The Seminoles were masters of gorilla warfare, which was not successful, because the white
soldiers still won the war, but at the cost $20 million and the lives of 1500 soldiers.
1836
- Specie Circular
coins or currency backed up by gold or silver, in payment for public amends. This produced a financial panic that started at the beginning of
Martin Van Buren's presidential term in 1836.