List the first 7 Presidents.

Elections of 1824 and 1828

Corrupt Bargain- Election of 1824 Jackson wins popular vote, but not enough electoral votes- election goes to the House Representatives Henry Clay convinces Kentucky representatives to vote for Adams, which gives Adams the victory

Election of 1824 John Quincy Adams wins Defeats – Andrew Jackson – Henry Clay – W. H. Crawford

Corrupt Bargain- Election of 1824 Days later, Adams makes Clay Secretary of State John C. Calhoun becomes Vice President Jackson’s followers are enraged!

John C. Calhoun Wealthy slave owner from S.Carolina Early on he was a Nationalist – Created second bank, road system, and tariffs to protect business Turns to defending the South and slavery until his death, 1850 “The South! The poor South!”

President John Quincy Adams Wants justice for natives, but congress defeated his request Wants to strengthen economy – Policies exceeded Clay’s American System – Protective tariffs (Tariff of Abominations) – Internal improvements and universities Jackson supporters stop Adams

Draw a large empty box in your notes. Draw a line down the middle. Write National Republicans just above the box on the left side Write Jacksonian Democrats on the other side.

Election of 1828 National Republicans- Jeffersonian spirit of improvement Jacksonian Democrats- Jeffersonian spirit of limited government Adams versus Jackson, the remix

National Republicans New name adopted for supporters of Adams and Clay – Strong federal government – Internal improvements – National Bank – Middle class and above

Jacksonian Democrats Limited federal government States responsible for internal improvements Against national bank Working class, slave holders, small farmers

Election of 1828 Campaign full of Mudslinging Adams called “out of touch Aristocrat” and a gambler Jackson “incompetent by ignorance and fury of his passions” Jackson, calling himself “the man of the people”, defeats Adams

Checking for Understanding __ 1.attempt to ruin an opponent’s reputation with insults __ 2.men who enjoyed the support of leaders from their own state and region __ 3.an illegitimate agreement between politicians A.“favorite son” B.“corrupt bargain” C.mudslinging Define Match the terms on the right with their definitions on the left. A B C