Jacksonian Democracy - The political movement during Andrew Jackson's presidency that expanded voting rights to more white men and emphasized the idea that the government should represent the "common people" rather than just the wealthy and elite., Spoils System - The practice of giving government jobs to political supporters and friends, rather than based on merit or experience. Jackson used this system to reward his loyal followers., Common Man - The everyday, working-class American, such as farmers and laborers, who Andrew Jackson claimed to represent in politics., Tariff - A tax placed on imported goods. During Jackson’s presidency, tariffs were controversial because they helped Northern industries but hurt Southern farmers who relied on foreign trade., Nullify - To cancel or ignore a law. Some states, like South Carolina, argued they could nullify federal laws they believed were unconstitutional, leading to the Nullification Crisis during Jackson’s presidency., Trail of Tears - The forced removal of Native American tribes, especially the Cherokee, from their lands in the Southeast to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma). Thousands of Native Americans died on the journey due to harsh conditions.,

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