Jacksonian Democracy pp. 414-420

After completing the reading from the text, post two comments on the following:

1. analyze how Jackson dealt with conflict, whether it economic, political, or in policy decisions. Give examples

2. compare Jackson's presidency to that of his predecessors in terms of exercising the powers of office.

Reading Questions

As you read pp. 410-414, answer the following guide questions:

1. How did the 'new' two party system that emerged in the aftermath of the 1824 election lead to bigger voter turnout?

2. In what ways did Jackson appeal to ordinary people?

3. Agree/disagree: Jackson's 'bark' was worse than his 'bite' in terms of carrying out his presidency.

4. Why did South Carolina advocate nullification of the tariff?

5. What fundamental argument remained even after the nullification crisis ended?

Reading from text...

OK, as you read tonight, ponder the following reading questions...

1. How did the Monroe Doctrine change the direction of the United States' role in the world?
2. What circumstances led to the United States becoming 'smaller' while expanding?
3. How did the Supreme Court decisions mentioned (Marbury v. Madison, McCullough vs. Maryland, and Martin v. Hunter's Lessee) strengthen the American republic?
4. What initiated the political changes that occurred on pp. 326-327?
5. What allowed for slavery to once again become the pre-eminent issue of the period?