Jackson 's presidency saw several important developments in domestic policy . A strong supporter of the removal of Native American tribes from U.S. territory east of the Mississippi River , Jackson began the process of forced relocation known as the " Trail of Tears . " He instituted the spoils system for federal government positions , using his patronage powers to build a powerful and united Democratic Party . In response to the Nullification Crisis , Jackson threatened to send federal soldiers into South Carolina , but the crisis was defused by the passage of the Tariff of 1833 . He engaged in a long struggle with the Second Bank of the United States , which he viewed as an anti-democratic bastion of elitism . Jackson emerged triumphant in the " Bank War , " and the federal charter of the Second Bank of the United States expired in 1836 . The destruction of the bank and Jackson 's hard money policies would contribute to the Panic of 1837 . Foreign affairs were less eventful than domestic affairs during Jackson 's presidency , but Jackson pursued numerous commercial treaties with foreign powers and recognized the independence of the Republic of Texas
Trail of Tears
Trail of Tears
Presidency of Andrew Jackson