Bank Battle

  • 1816 BCE

    2nd Bank of 1816

    2nd Bank of 1816
    James Madison decided that a 2nd bank needed to be set up to repay the debts of the US after the War of 1812. A lot of people didn't agree with this.
  • The Panic of 1819

    The Panic of 1819
    A ton of unemployment as well as inflation and the banks was failing. Investment in western land had been lost.
  • McCullough v. Maryland

    McCullough v. Maryland
    This Supreme Court Case decided that states didn't have the right to enforce taxes on the 2nd National Bank and only the federal government could.
  • Andrew Jackson Elected

    Andrew Jackson Elected
    He was elected president in 1828 and declared his resentment against the 2nd National Bank.
  • Bank Falling to Bits

    Bank Falling to Bits
    Because of his veto the Bank was suffering; however when Jackson decided to remove all federal deposits from it. The 2nd National Bank fell to ashes.
  • Jackson's Repeal

    Jackson's Repeal
    Due to his distaste for the National Bank, Andrew Jackson vetoed it and tried to reform the bank into something of his liking.
  • Whig Party

    Whig Party
    Named after the British party, the Whig Party was formed by those who apposed Jackson's ruling with the Bank. With their combined efforts they would oppose Jackson during his presidency.
  • Specie Circular

    Specie Circular
    To limit the increasing rise of money, Jackson would enforce payments to be made in gold and silver.
  • The Panic of 1837

    The Panic of 1837
    Similar to 1819, inflation and unemployment were at a al time high, mostly due to the bank being not regulated at all.
  • Election of 1840

    Election of 1840
    William Henry Harrison of the Whig party would be elected, dying a month into office leading his Vice President to carry on.