Problem 1: Discuss some of the reasons that certain groups were opposed to the National Bank. What strategy was devised to try to save the bank?
Problem 2: Describe the actions taken by Jackson and by Biddle. How did this affect the U.S. economy?
Problem 3: Discuss the decision in the case of the Charles River Bridges. How did this break from previous Supreme Court policy?
Problem 4: What led to the birth of the Whig Party?
Problem 5: Outline the differences and similarities between the Whigs and Democrats. List what groups tended to support each party.
Problem 6: Who became the leaders of the Whig Party, and what were the problems associated with each? How did this situation hurt the party's effectiveness?
Problem 7: What led to the Distribution Act? What policy that Jackson had opposed was effectively put in place with this Act?
Problem 8: What was the Purpose of the "specie circular"?
Problem 9: Describe the causes of the Panic of 1837. What steps did the Van Buren Administration take to try to deal with the economic crisis?
Problem 10: Discuss the characteristics of the 1840 presidential election.
Problem 11: How did John Tyler become a problem for the Whig Party?
Problem 12: Describe the diplomatic problems that arose between the U.S. and Britain in the 1830's and 40's. What were some of the underlying causes of these conflicts?
Problem 13: What benefits for the U.S. were gained by the Treaty of Wang Hya (Wanghia)?