Chapter 10: Jacksonian Era

  • Tariff of Abomination goes into effect

    Tariff of Abomination goes into effect

  • Congress passes the Indian Removal Act

    Congress passes the Indian Removal Act

  • Andrew Jackson Vetoes the Maysville Road Bill

    Andrew Jackson Vetoes the Maysville Road Bill

  • Supreme Court issues Cherokee Nation v. Georgia Decision

    Supreme Court issues Cherokee Nation v. Georgia Decision

  • Supreme Court issues Worcester v. Georgia Decision

    Supreme Court issues Worcester v. Georgia Decision

  • South Carolina passes Ordinance of Nullification

    South Carolina passes Ordinance of Nullification

  • Andrew Jackson vetoes the Bank Recharter Bill

    Andrew Jackson vetoes the Bank Recharter Bill

  • Congress passes the Force Bill, authorizing military force in South Carolina

    Congress passes the Force Bill, authorizing military force in South Carolina

  • Congress passes Henry Clay's compromise tariff with Jackson's support

    Congress passes Henry Clay's compromise tariff with Jackson's support

  • Democratic candidate Martin Van Buren is elected president

    Democratic candidate Martin Van Buren is elected president

  • Financial Panic deflates the economy

    Financial Panic deflates the economy

  • Eastern Indians are forced west on the Trail of Tears

    Eastern Indians are forced west on the Trail of Tears

  • Independent Treasury established

    Independent Treasury established

  • Whig candidate William Henry Harrison is elected president

    Whig candidate William Henry Harrison is elected president