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    The word Cherokee comes from a Creek word "Chelokee" meaning "people of a different speech." In their own language the Cherokee called themselves the Aniyunwiya or "principal people" or the Keetoowah‚ "people of Kituhwa." The Cherokee are perhaps one of the most interesting of Native American Groups. Their life and culture are closely intertwined with early American settlers and the history of our own nation ’s struggle for freedom. In the interest of promoting tolerance and peace‚ and with

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    John C Calhoun's Success

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    decided to run for Vice President against Nathaniel Macon and Nathan Sanford. In 1825‚ Calhoun was elected as Vice President under John Adams and he held this position for two separate consecutive terms; one under John Adams and then again under Andrew Jackson. During his time in office‚ Calhoun had always been in support of protectionist tariffs because they benefited the US goods industry. However‚ the Tariff of 1828‚ also known as the “Tariff of Abominations” (Schaller et al. 343) by the Southern

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    declares war against the British for their blockades of American Ports. Also‚ in 1812 President James Madison is reelected. In 1815‚ the British‚ totally clueless that the War of 1812 is over‚ attacked General Andrew Jackson and lost over two thousand soldiers. General Andrew Jackson was considered a hero. In 1817 James Monroe became our fifth President of the United States. In 1820‚ James Monroe dominated the election of the Presidency of the United States by winning all but one of the electoral

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    AP U.S. History Chapter 11 Study Guide 1. What was de Tocqueville’s observation about the way democracy played itself out in America? He claimed that the most able men were rarely placed in the positions they deserved—those at the head of affairs. He also said ordinary citizens ignored important issues of public policy‚ refused to elect their intellectual superiors to office‚ and willingly assented to the politicians and leaders that lied to gain people’s support. 2. What is the

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    of New Orleans‚ Andrew Jackson (“Old Hickory”) first became publicly recognized as a war hero and an Indian fighter. Very few people‚ if any‚ probably predicted he would one day become the president of the United States; but he did! In the election of 1828‚ Jackson campaigned as an authentic man of the people and was elected president by a landslide. During the campaign‚ Jacksonians created a new political party—the Democrats‚ the first modern one created‚ that supported Jackson and his run for

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    How Did The Age Of Reform

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    The Age of Jackson There is no doubt about it that Andrew Jackson made a huge impact during The Age of Jackson. Historians have also referred to this time as The Age of Reform and The Age of Democracy. During Jackson’s time as president he experienced many highs and lows. One of the lowest points was the Trail of Tears which devastated many Native Americans. He also disassembled the second bank of America and was know as the forefather of a modern Democratic party. His contributions during his presidency

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    The Indian Removal

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    passing a law to remove the indians and move them west of the Mississippi. The indian removal act was put in place to give the southern states the land that the indians had originally settled on. The act was signed on May 28‚ 1830 by President Andrew Jackson. The new law was strongly supported by the south and it greatly affected the five civilized tribes: The Chickasaw‚Choctaw‚ Muscogee-Creek‚ Seminole‚ and original Cherokee

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    1800’s‚ the settlers weren’t satisfied and wanted to have them out of the south for good. The president at that time‚ Andrew Jackson‚ led campaigns for their removal as an Army General; winning over thousands of acres for farmers. As president he continued this crusade and signed the “Indian Removal Bill.” Despite the laws in place meant to protect the native people‚ President Jackson ignored the law. He chose to do as he pleased. (Humphrey) The Indian removal began with the Choctaw indians with a

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    they have continually driven the Native Americans out of their native lands. The decision of the Jackson administration to remove the Cherokee Indians to lands west of the Mississippi River in the 1830s was not the only viable decision Jackson had in view of the issues‚ but Jackson had many reasons why he thought the decision was valid even though the Supreme Court said it was illegal in 1832. Andrew Jackson wanted to protect the indians from harm by relocating them in an area farther away from the United

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    The Jacksonian Era

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    Christopher Rodriguez Dr. Chrisman Age of Jefferson & Jackson “The Jacksonian Era” Robert V. Remini’s book‚ The Jacksonian Era‚ contains valuable information during Andrew Jackson’s presidency. Some of the important themes that are discussed during Jackson’s presidency are slavery‚ the Bank War‚ the robed election‚ and some of Jackson’s past. Remini opens the book up in “A Hero For An Age” by discussing the battle of New Orleans and the importance of the engagement to the War of 1812. The

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