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24. The Age of Jackson

The common man's rise and a strong presidency: nullification, the war on the Bank, the quarrel with Clay and Calhoun, and the Indian removals.

24. The Age of Jackson

American painter George Catlin documented the disappearing tribes of the upper Missouri River. This double portrait of an Assiniboin named Wi-jun-jon (who was…

24a. The Rise of the Common Man

Andrew Jackson considered himself a spokesperson for the common man. Growth, expansion and social change rapidly followed the end of the War of 1812. Many an e…

24b. A Strong Presidency

Major General Andrew Jackson made a name for himself at the Battle of New Orleans. He was the only U.S. President to be a veteran of both the Revolutionary War…

24c. The South Carolina Nullification Controversy

The Governor of South Carolina bought buttons like this one as a symbol of defiance to the U.S. government. By the late 1820's, the north was becoming increasi…

24d. The War Against the Bank

Jackson's actions with regards to the Second Bank of the United States resulted in his censure by Congress for abuse of power. This cartoon depicts Henry Clay…

24e. Jackson vs. Clay and Calhoun

Andrew Jackson viewed Henry Clay, the Great Compromiser, as opportunistic, ambitious, and untrustworthy. Henry Clay was viewed by Jackson as politically untrus…

24f. The Trail of Tears: The Indian Removals

No contemporary paintings of the Trail of Tears survive today. This 1942 painting by American Artist Robert Lindneux is the most widely recognized depiction of…