University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Andrew Jackson and the Bankwar
This site contains an index of several articles pertaining to Andrew Jackson and his dealings with the Second Bank of the United States and his fiscal policies.
Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: Lewis's Friends and Mentors
Biographical sketches of some of the men that were involved in the expedition of Lewis and Clark.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Andrew Jackson: Domestic Affairs
A comprehensive overview of the domestic issues facing Andrew Jackson in his presidency, from the "spoils system" to veto of the bank recharter to his Indian removal policy.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson: Henry Clay and the "Bank Wars"
Part of a biography of American president Andrew Jackson, this article surveys Jackson's veto of the Second Bank of the United States and the political intrigue involved in that.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Second Bank of the United States
This resource provides a short description of the Second Bank of the United States. It contains a part of President Andrew Jackson's veto of the renewal bill for the Bank's charter.
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Digital History
Digital History: Andrew Jackson's War With the Bank of the United States [Pdf]
In a case of "be careful of what you wish for," President Jackson's veto of the rechartering of the Bank of the United States had many ramifications. Read about the banking issues in Jackson's second administration, his on-going war with...
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Andrew Jackson and the Bankwar: The Investigation
Discusses the investigation that Andrew Jackson launched into the Second Bank of the United States after suggestions that it was meddling in politics, and Nicholas Biddle's response. Jackson took the issue to Congress, asking them to...
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Andrew Jackson and the Bankwar: Election of 1832
Discusses the political maneuverings that went on behind the scenes during the election campaign of 1832 leading to the nomination of Van Buren as Vice-President, and postponing movement on the Bank war. When the issue of the nomination...
Digital History
Digital History: The Celebrated Bank War
A good discussion of the views of supporters and opponents of the Bank of the United States, and the banking industry in general during Jackson's presidency. Were Jackson's ideas backward looking and ignorant? Did his policies cause the...
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Encountering the West: Nicholas Biddle
A brief but informative biography of Nicholas Biddle, whose accomplishments included his presidency of the Bank of the United States.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams: Key Events in the Presidency
See a concise summary of the events in the presidency of John Quincy Adams, beginning with his selection by the House of Representatives.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The War Against the Bank
Read about Andrew Jackson's animosity toward the Second Bank of the United States and some reasons for his feelings. Was his veto of the Recharter Bill good for the country? Take the little survey to express your views.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of Andrew Jackson
This Khan Academy resource provides information surrounding the Presidency of Andrew Jackson, including his successes and failures.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Specie Circular
This site from the University of Groningen provides a description of the Specie Circular, a decree that only gold and silver could be used when purchasing public lands.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Andrew Jackson and the Bankwar: Partisan or Not?
President Andrew Jackson was concerned about the powers of the Second Bank from the beginning, and suspected there was a hidden political agenda, which Nicholas Biddle, head of the bank, denied.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Andrew Jackson and the Bankwar: The Shakeup
Describes the shakeup in Andrew Jackson's cabinet during the war with the Second Bank.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Andrew Jackson and the Bankwar: The Veto
Despite prudent advice to the contrary, Nicholas Biddle, head of the Second Bank, applied to recharter the bank on the eve of Andrew Jackson's bid for re-election in 1832. Once elected, Jackson vetoed the request.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Nicholas Biddle
(1750-1778) Naval officer who helped capture several British ships.