One Pager US C10
Ben Halperin
11/26/14
P.5 Yanity
Chapter 10 One Pager: A Democratic Revolution
Two Quotes
“ John C. Calhoun, Jackson’s running mate, brought his South Carolina allies…” pg. 309- James Henretta
In order to win the Presidency, Jackson knew that having a running mate who supported the South would be helpful. However, Jackson and Calhoun did not on many issues, and therefore it does not make a lot of sense to choose a running mate whose opinion differs so greatly from yours. Calhoun would publicly disagree with Jackson on certain issues, which lead to his eventual resignation.
“ The rise of the Democracy and Jackson’s tumultuous presidency sparked the creation in the mid-1830s of a second national party: the Whigs. pg. 321- James Henretta
The early political battles between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists and the winner take all electoral system helped cause the two party system. After the Democratic Party developed with no major opposition, it was imminent that another party would sprout up soon to oppose the viewpoints of the Democratic Party. In 1834, a group of congressman eventually banded together to oppose Andrew Jackson and created the Whig Party.
Personal Statement
I learned in the chapter that Jackson was the first President to explain that he was a representative of the people. I always thought that was a given; however I learned that the previous Presidents were more concerned with protecting the aristocratic elite.
Two Images
Historical Significance of Two Groups/Individuals/Issues
Roger B. Taney- Andrew Jackson appointed Taney as the Secretary of the Treasury in early 1833. He withdrew the government’s gold and silver from the Second National Bank and deposited it into various state banks. Although this action was likely illegal according to Henretta, Jackson defended Taney by explaining that the decision represented the people’s anger towards the bank.
The Whigs- The Whig party was
11/26/14
P.5 Yanity
Chapter 10 One Pager: A Democratic Revolution
Two Quotes
“ John C. Calhoun, Jackson’s running mate, brought his South Carolina allies…” pg. 309- James Henretta
In order to win the Presidency, Jackson knew that having a running mate who supported the South would be helpful. However, Jackson and Calhoun did not on many issues, and therefore it does not make a lot of sense to choose a running mate whose opinion differs so greatly from yours. Calhoun would publicly disagree with Jackson on certain issues, which lead to his eventual resignation.
“ The rise of the Democracy and Jackson’s tumultuous presidency sparked the creation in the mid-1830s of a second national party: the Whigs. pg. 321- James Henretta
The early political battles between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists and the winner take all electoral system helped cause the two party system. After the Democratic Party developed with no major opposition, it was imminent that another party would sprout up soon to oppose the viewpoints of the Democratic Party. In 1834, a group of congressman eventually banded together to oppose Andrew Jackson and created the Whig Party.
Personal Statement
I learned in the chapter that Jackson was the first President to explain that he was a representative of the people. I always thought that was a given; however I learned that the previous Presidents were more concerned with protecting the aristocratic elite.
Two Images
Historical Significance of Two Groups/Individuals/Issues
Roger B. Taney- Andrew Jackson appointed Taney as the Secretary of the Treasury in early 1833. He withdrew the government’s gold and silver from the Second National Bank and deposited it into various state banks. Although this action was likely illegal according to Henretta, Jackson defended Taney by explaining that the decision represented the people’s anger towards the bank.
The Whigs- The Whig party was