Age of Jackson (1820-1850)
111. Panic of 1819: Bank tightened loan policies, depression rose throughout the country, hurt western farmers greatly
112. Election of 1824 : ?corrupt bargain? and backroom deal for JQ Adams to win over Jackson
113. Tariff of Abominations: under JQ Adams, protectionist tariff, South considered it the source of economic problems, made Jackson appear to advocate free trade
114. Jackson?s Presidency : focused on the ?Common Man;? removal of Indians, removal of federal deposits in BUS, annexation of?territory, liberal use of veto
115. Transportation Revolution: river traffic, road building, canals(esp. Erie), rise of NYC
? Erie Canal ? goods able to be transferred from New York to?New Orleans by inland waterways