Jackson and the Bank

  • Creation of 2nd National Bank

    The 2nd national bank was chartered by President James Madison. The bank was more towards the purpose of aiding urban and industrial northern states.
  • Jackson Adresses Congress

    Andrew Jackson believed the bank was unconstitutional saying it did not maintain the a uniform currency. Congress deemed the bank constitutional.
  • Jackson is Elected into Office

    Jackson's first term began with him attempting to fight against the bank. He analysis and studies the bank's policies and such in order to fight against the bank.
  • Re-Charter

    There was a proposition to re-charter the 2nd national bank that was passed by both houses but was vetoed by Jackson.
  • Destruction of the Bank

    Jackson assumes all the funds from the 2nd national bank and distributes them among the state banks.