Thursday, March 20, 2014

Chapter 12: Jacksonian era

Concepts:

deferential- showing respect and subordination to a person or institution of social status, political or military superior

rates- prices or taxes levied on the goods

tariffs - taxes levied on the goods into or out of a country 

annulation-action and affection to invalidate a law or contract 

hoarders-who accumulate a product or appeal excessively 

speculators-those that seek profit or gain by any means 

manumission - legal release of a slave or a minor 

revival- religious movement that seeks to encourage and energize followers

 Andrew Jackson was presented as a candidate to the presidency, More nearly than any of his predecessors, Andrew Jackson was elected by popular vote. 

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