US History: Indian Removal Act and Elections of 1824, 1828

A presidential election where Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams were the main contenders, with no majority winner.

He became the 6th president of the US after the election of 1824, winning in the House of Representatives.

The alleged deal between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay to secure Adams' presidency in exchange for Clay's appointment as Secretary of State.

A prominent political figure who finished third in the 1824 election and allegedly influenced the House to favor Adams.

The minimum number of votes required to win the presidency, which no candidate achieved in 1824, leading to a House decision.

A practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs.

Ensures government remains responsive to the people's needs.

An unofficial group of advisors to President Jackson formed due to the spoils system.

The dedication of supporters to a political party or leader, often influencing job assignments.

The practice of dismissing political rivals from government positions under the spoils system.

Self-made man and hero of the Battle of New Orleans; founder of the Democratic Party.

A movement that emphasized government by the people and democracy across all life areas.

Belief that the government should be led by capable and educated leaders elected by the populace.

Jacksonian Democracy promoted democracy in political life, focusing on supporting farmers.

A tax imposed on imported goods to raise revenue or protect domestic industries.

A high tariff on imported goods, unpopular with southern states, nicknamed 'Tariff of Abominations.'

A conflict where southern states, led by Calhoun, claimed they could ignore federal laws they deemed unconstitutional.

Federal law allowing the government to use military force to enforce tariff collection from states.

An agreement to gradually lower tariffs over eight years to resolve tensions between states and the federal government.

The national bank of the US, established to provide financial stability.

Jackson chose not to recharter the Second Bank, believing it favored the wealthy.

An economic philosophy advocating minimal government intervention in business.

Jackson believed the bank was detrimental to the lower class, worsening their financial position.

The consequence of Jackson's choice, leading to the elimination of a central bank in the US.

A conflict between the United States and the Seminole people from 1835 to 1842.

Military strategies involving ambushes, sabotage, and hit-and-run attacks to combat larger forces.

Osceola was captured under a false truce, leading to Seminole deportation.

The war concluded with the arrest of Osceola and the Treaty of Paynes requiring Seminoles to leave Florida.

Florida became the 27th state on March 3, 1845, after a free state was admitted to balance slave state.

The U.S. and Spain disagreed about the boundaries of West Florida due to unclear territorial borders after the Louisiana Purchase.

The U.S. claimed East Florida, but Spain was too weak to respond effectively.

Runaway slaves from the American South found refuge in East Florida, causing tensions.

Seminoles frequently attacked American settlements, complicating the peace in the region and straining U.S. military resources.

Jackson invaded Spanish Florida to stop Seminole raids, which embarrassed President Monroe seeking peace with Spain.

A law that forced Native American tribes to relocate to Oklahoma, leading to many deaths during the journey.

Agreements made with Native Americans regarding land rights as settlers moved into the Americas.

Supreme Court case where the Cherokee sued to defend their land rights against Georgia laws.

Process where Native Americans adopted European ways, including language and customs, to fit in.

The forced march of Native Americans to designated Indian Territory, resulted in many deaths.

A conflict between the U.S. government and the Seminole tribe from 1855-1858.

The leader of the Seminole during the Third Seminole War.

The war began when white surveyors stole food from Seminole villages.

Lasted from 1855 until 1858, spanning three years.