Briefly describe the core values of the Democratic Party under Andrew Jackson.

The Democratic Party valued limited federal power, free trade, and local rule. They opposed corporate monopolies and a national bank.

What was the American System, and which political party supported it?

The American System was a set of policies that included a national bank, protective tariffs, and federally funded internal improvements. It was supported by the Whig Party.

Define 'protective tariff' and explain which regions of the U.S. generally benefited from it and which regions were negatively affected.

A protective tariff is a tax on imported goods designed to make domestic products more attractive. Northern manufacturers and western farmers generally benefited, while the South, which relied on imported goods, was negatively affected.

What was the Tariff of Abominations, and why did it cause such a strong reaction in the South?

The Tariff of Abominations was the Tariff of 1828, which raised duties on imports significantly. It angered the South because it harmed their economy, which relied heavily on imported goods.

Jacksonian Era Politics And Reforms Lesson Plan for Grade 10th Grade

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I can assess how the Jacksonian Era changed American politics and identify key reforms.

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The Democratic Party, led by Andrew Jackson, favored limited federal power, while the Whig Party, led by Henry Clay, supported a more vigorous central government.
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The Tariff of Abominations (1828) led to the Nullification Crisis, where South Carolina threatened to secede due to the tariff's negative impact on the Southern economy.
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Despite the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v. Georgia, the Indian Removal Act of 1830 led to the forced removal of Cherokee and other tribes to west of the Mississippi River, known as the Trail of Tears.

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