Age of Jackson: Crash Course US History #14

The rise of democratization in the U.S. during the Age of Jackson, which saw a shift from a limited electorate to a broader participation in voting, as state legislatures lowered or eliminated property qualifications for voting.

The historical context of the early United States' democracy, which initially favored white male landowners, and the gradual change towards a more inclusive democratic system.

The influence of the Market Revolution on the changing perception of the necessity for land ownership as a prerequisite for voting, as wage workers became a more significant part of the population.

The role of Andrew Jackson in the democratization process, despite the fact that many states had already abolished property requirements by the time he became President.

The American System, an economic nationalism program that included federally financed internal improvements, tariffs, and a national bank, which was supported by John C. Calhoun and Henry Clay.

The Monroe Doctrine, a foreign policy initiative that discouraged European powers from interfering in the Western Hemisphere and asserted U.S. non-involvement in European wars.

The Era of Good Feelings and the underlying disagreements over infrastructure investment, the Second Bank of the United States, and the issue of slavery, which eventually led to the formation of political parties.

The Missouri Compromise of 1819, which attempted to balance the number of slave and free states and prohibited slavery in most of the Louisiana Purchase territory north of the 36°30′ latitude line.

The emergence of the Democratic Party, largely attributed to Martin Van Buren, who recognized the potential of national political parties in the evolving democratic landscape.

The significance of presidential nicknames as a reflection of the candidates' efforts to connect with the 'common man' and the democratic spirit of the era.

Andrew Jackson's military background and his popular image as a champion of the common man, which contributed to his successful presidential campaigns.

The formation of the Whig Party in response to Jackson's perceived overreach in executive power and the establishment of the American System with its emphasis on tariffs, infrastructure, and a national bank.

Jackson's implementation of the Indian Removal Act of 1830, leading to the forced relocation of Native American tribes, including the Cherokees, and the subsequent Trail of Tears.

The Nullification Crisis of 1832, where South Carolina threatened to nullify federal tariffs and Jackson responded with the Force Act, asserting federal power and averting a potential conflict.

Jackson's veto of the Second Bank of the United States' charter, viewing the bank as a threat to democracy and an instrument of monopolistic privilege.

The economic consequences of Jackson's banking policies, including the Panic of 1837 and the subsequent depression, which had a lasting impact on American politics and the alignment of political parties.

The expansion of executive power under Jackson's presidency and the argument that the president is the most important democratically elected official, setting a precedent for future leaders.

The overall impact of the Age of Jackson on American politics, marking the beginning of a more democratic era and the formation of the modern political landscape.