3/15/1767 – 6/8/1845
Party: Democratic
Timeline; 1829-1837
#7 Andrew Jackson- The People’s President
Andrew Jackson gained national fame through his role in the War of 1812, where he won a decisive victory over the main British invasion army at the Battle of New Orleans. Years later he responded to conflict with the Seminole in Spanish Florida by invading the territory in 1818 which led to the First Seminole War and the Adams-Onis Treaty in 1819, which formally transferred Florida from Spain to the United States. After his surprising loss to John Q. Adams (allegedly by corruption) in 1824, his supporters founded what became the Democratic Party and pushed him to his election.
1829; Jackson becomes the 7th President of the United States, at the age of 61. Calhoun remains as his V.P.
1830; Indian Removal Act is signed
1831;
- His cabinet due to the Peggy Eaton affair
- James Monroe is laid to rest in Richmond, VA
JAMES MONROE TOMB
- Jackson vetoes bill that would extend the life of the Second Bank
1832;
- Jackson wins re-election
- South Carolina adopts the Ordinance of Nullification. Calhoun resigns from VP to be Senator of SC
- Jackson announce Nullification Proclamation in counter to South Carolina’s ordinance.
1833;
- Congress passes Force Bill, authorizing Jackson to use military power to bring South Carolina in compliance, if necessary.
- Martin Van Buren becomes V.P.
1836;
- Texas declares Independence from Mexico
- James Madison is laid to rest in Orange, VA
JAMES MADISON TOMB
- Arkansas (slave) becomes the 25th state of the union
- Deposit Act of 1836 signed
1837; Jackson recognizes Texas as an Independent but declines addressing annexation in light of threats by Mexico
Jackson dealt with the threat of secession from South Carolina over the Tariff of Abominations, which was passed in Adam’s congress. The tariff was eventually amended but even if it had not, Jackson refused to let any state nullify federal law, or secede and threatened the use of military force if South Carolina, or any other state, attempted to secede. During his time he was considered the common people’s friend and was dubbed “Old Hickory” because he was so tough and expanded the powers of the Presidency. He is the face of the $20 bill.
Famous Quotes;
“Peace, above all things, is to be desired, but blood must sometimes be spilled to obtain it on equable and lasting terms.”
“The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality.”
“Take time to deliberate; but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in.”