US History Chapter 9: Election of 1824 and Spoils System

A presidential election featuring Jackson and Adams as the main candidates.

A term used to describe the deal between Adams and Clay to secure Adams' presidency.

The House elected Adams when no candidate won a majority of electoral votes.

Clay gave his electoral votes to Adams, affecting the election outcome.

Adams appointed Clay as Secretary of State after winning the election.

A method of rewarding political supporters with government jobs.

The belief that government should remain responsive to the people.

An informal group advising President Jackson on the spoils system.

The practice of removing non-supporters from government positions.

The principle that leaders act according to the people's preferences.

A self-made man and hero of the Battle of New Orleans, founder of the Democratic party.

Concept of government by the people, emphasizing democracy in social, economic, and political life.

Use of persuasive tactics and insulting campaign materials in the Election of 1828.

A limited federal government that protects individual rights, championing farmers in an agricultural society.

A law that forced Native American tribes to relocate west of the Mississippi River.

The process where Native Americans adopted white culture, including language and customs.

A Supreme Court case where the Cherokee sued for their land rights, and the court ruled in their favor.

Jackson ignored the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v. Georgia, leading to Cherokee removal.

The forced journey of the Cherokee to Oklahoma, resulting in suffering and death.

A tax imposed on imported goods to protect domestic industries.

Also called Tariff of Abominations, it imposed very high taxes on cloth and glass, angering southern states.

A conflict where states, led by Calhoun, claimed the right to ignore federal tariffs and threatened secession.

Legislation allowing the federal government to use military action to collect tariffs from states.

An agreement to gradually lower tariffs over eight years, attempting to resolve the Nullification Crisis.

The national bank of the U.S. during the early 19th century.

Jackson believed the bank favored the wealthy and harmed the poor.

An economic system with minimal government intervention.

Jackson decided against renewing the bank's charter.

The bank was criticized for benefiting the rich at the expense of the poor.

Disagreements over unclear borders of West Florida after the Louisiana Purchase.

The U.S. eventually claimed disputed Florida territory while Spain could not counter.

Problems arose due to runaway slaves and Seminole raids affecting settlements.

Jackson invaded Spanish territory to stop Seminole raids, causing diplomatic issues.

Conflict between the U.S. and Seminoles; Jackson aimed to halt raids in 1817-1818.

Conflict between the United States and the Seminole people (1835-1842).

Military tactics involving ambushes, raids, and hit-and-run actions against larger forces.

Osceola was arrested under false pretenses during a truce and later died in captivity.

Treaty that required Seminoles to leave Florida within 3 years after the war.

Florida became the 27th state after a free state was admitted to maintain balance in the Union.

Conflict from 1855 to 1858 between U.S. and Seminoles.

Leader of the Seminoles during the Third Seminole War.

The war began when surveyors stole food from the Seminoles.

The war ended with government raids forcing Seminoles to Indian territory.

Land designated for Native American tribes after relocation.