Andrew Jackson When does greatness trump morality? When does morality trump greatness?

Basic Facts Two terms Great influence – Age of Jackson Old Hickory Came from nothing Beloved by the public/soldiers Two terms Great influence – Age of Jackson Old Hickory Came from nothing Beloved by the public/soldiers

Election of 1824 Jackson received the most electoral votes, but not a majority, so votes sent to the House of Representatives Henry Clay swayed the representatives to vote Adams

John Q. Adams Lacked the political means to sway large blocks of the Congress – Promises can not be kept Was seen as a conspirator to win the election One term

Do Now!!!! Do not wait!!!! When discussing the Presidency of John Q. Adams there a number of reasons we consider him a failure. What were those reasons? Do you think they were bad enough to consider him a failure? What might account for his lack of a second term?

On American Imperialism Imperialism – taking over of other nations, creating an empire “Wherever the standard of freedom and independence has been or shall be unfurled, there will her heart…and her prayers be. But she goes not abroad in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all” 4 th of July, 1821

The election of 1828 All white males could now vote, no one else in most states State legislatures no longer chose who the President electors would be, that was left to the voters All white males could now vote, no one else in most states State legislatures no longer chose who the President electors would be, that was left to the voters

New Democracy Everyone should be allowed to vote/hold office Nothing should be given because of heritage One becomes two – National Republicans v. Democrats

The new Party System Caucus – a meeting of members of a political party National nominating conventions – large meetings of party delegates to choose candidates for office

President Jackson Three times the voters in 1828 than in 1824 Jackson’s support came from South and West – The cracks of the union were beginning to show Victory for the “common man” “for a full half hour, I stood waiting for the stream to run by; but like a never failing fountain people continued pouring forth”

Jackson’s Presidency Continued 20,000+ people came to “celebrate” Jackson’s election “reign of King Mob” V. “It was the people’s day, and the People’s President, and the People would rule”

Spoils of Victory Jackson gave a number of political positions to his friends “to the victors belong the spoils” Spoils system – practice of rewarding government jobs to loyal supporters of the party that wins an election

Check Your Progress p (a) – What was the “corrupt bargain”? 1 (b) – Who benefitted from the accusations? 2 (a) – How did the U.S. become more democratic? 3 – What was the immediate effect when Henry Clay told his supporters to vote for Adams? True or False and explain 4 – By 1828, suffrage had been extended to white women and African Americans 5 – In 1824, a nominating convention chose J.Q. Adams to run for President 6. Tens of thousands of ordinary citizens showed up for the caucus celebrating Jackson’s victory. 1 (a) – What was the “corrupt bargain”? 1 (b) – Who benefitted from the accusations? 2 (a) – How did the U.S. become more democratic? 3 – What was the immediate effect when Henry Clay told his supporters to vote for Adams? True or False and explain 4 – By 1828, suffrage had been extended to white women and African Americans 5 – In 1824, a nominating convention chose J.Q. Adams to run for President 6. Tens of thousands of ordinary citizens showed up for the caucus celebrating Jackson’s victory.