Chapter 10

Chapter 10 Jacksonian Era

  • 1828

    1828
    "Tariff of Abominations" goes into effect
  • 1830

    1830
    • Congress passes the Indian Removal Act
    • Andrew Jackson vetoes the Maysville Road Bill
  • 1831

    1831
    • Supreme Court issues Cherokee Nation v. Georgia decision
  • 1832

    1832
    • Supreme Court issues Worcester v. Georgia decision.
    • South Carolina passes Ordinance of Nullification.
    • Andrew Jackson vetoes the Bank Recharter Bill.
  • 1833

    1833
    • Congress passes the Force Bill, authorizing military force in South Carolina.
    • Congress passes Henry Clay's compromise tariff with Jackson's support.
  • 1836

    1836
    • Democratic candidate Martin Van Buren is elected president.
  • 1837

    1837
    • Financial panic deflates the economy
  • 1837-38

    1837-38
    • Eastern Indians are forced west on the Trail of tears
  • 1840

    1840
    • Independent Treasury established
    • Whig candidate William Henry Harrison is elected president.