Jacksonian Era Political Challenges

The video explores the impact of protective tariff laws on states' rights, focusing on the Nullification Crisis and John C. Calhoun's opposition. It details Andrew Jackson's battle against the National Bank, leading to the creation of pet banks and the eventual Panic of 1837. The economic turmoil continues into Martin Van Buren's presidency. The video concludes with the transition from William Henry Harrison to John Tyler, highlighting ongoing economic challenges.

What was one of the main issues raised by the protective tariff laws?

• The legality of the National Bank

• The expansion of the United States

• The abolition of slavery

• The rights of states versus federal authority

Who referred to the Tariff of 1828 as the 'Tariff of Abominations'?

• John C. Calhoun

• Daniel Webster

• Henry Clay

• Andrew Jackson

What was the main argument of the Nullification Theory?

• Federal laws are supreme over state laws

• States can reject federal laws they deem unconstitutional

• The federal government should control all tariffs

• The National Bank should be rechartered

What action did Jackson take against the Second Bank of the United States?

• He nationalized it

• He rechartered it

• He expanded its powers

• He vetoed its recharter and removed federal deposits

Which political party was formed in opposition to Jackson's policies?

• Republican Party

• Federalist Party

• Whig Party

• Democratic Party

What was one of the main goals of the Whig Party?

• To promote the American System

• To support Jackson's economic policies

• To reduce tariffs

• To abolish the National Bank

What was the result of Jackson's financial policies on the banking system?

• A surplus in the federal budget

• Increased stability and growth

• The Panic of 1837 and economic collapse

• The creation of a new national bank

What was the main cause of the Panic of 1837?

• The rechartering of the National Bank

• A sudden increase in cotton prices

• Excessive printing of bank notes without gold and silver backing

• The abolition of the tariff

Who succeeded William Henry Harrison after his death?

• Henry Clay

• Daniel Webster

• John Tyler

• Martin Van Buren

What was a significant challenge during John Tyler's presidency?

• Rebuilding the National Bank

• Resolving economic problems from previous administrations

• Expanding the United States territory

• Ending the practice of slavery