Jacksonian Democrcay

Again, in 1832, Jackson made a decision that would eventually leave America in its worst depression yet. In no way did Jackson or his party make the American economy equal and practical for all. The first action that failed to make the American economy equal and more effective was Jackson’s “Tariff of Abominations”. C) Liberty truly was in danger, Jackson’s arrogant attitude led the nation into peril. However, contrary to equal economic opportunity, the Southern states were severely hurt by the new polices. Understanding the true power the bank had and that most states supported it, Daniel Webster replied to this veto by simply stating, “It raises a cry that liberty is in danger”. These selfish tariffs, created mainly to obtain supporters in the North, undoubtedly helped the Mid-Atlantic States, along with New England, and their manufacturing of goods and textiles. Although he still won the next election, his popularity had suffered along with the economy. B) By selfishly vetoing the renewal of the National Bank, he set America back and he failed to realize the positive side of having such an institution. The high tariffs led the Southern plantation owners to fear a decline in cotton and tobacco exports, which would ultimately lead to a decline in slavery – the backbone of the Southern economy. It was a gutsy veto, coming in an election year, but it did show Jackson would do everything to fight for the common folk when he said, “It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their selfish purposes.