Day 53: Rise of a Mass Democracy Baltimore Polytechnic Institute November 16, 2016 A/A.P. U.S. History Mr. Green

A Rise in Mass Democracy Objective: Describe and explain the growth of Mass Democracy in the 1820s. Indicate how the alleged corrupt bargain of 1824 and Adams’ unpopular presidency set the stage for Jackson’s election in 1828.

John Q. Highly successful secretary of state Entered presidency under the auspices of corruption-Discuss 1824 election Did not reward followers Supported federal funding of roads and canals Change in public sentiment around nationalism states’ rights Georgia staved off Washington intervention on behalf of the Cherokees Andrew Jackson campaigned throughout the Adams’ Presidency

Whole Hog for Jackson Presented as a rough-hewn frontiersman/champion of the common man Actually a wealthy planter and slave owner Mudslinging campaign Jackson’s wife a bigamist/adulteress She dies before becoming 1st lady Jackson’s mom a prostitute Adams had gambling tables in the White house Served as a pimp for the Russian Tsar Jackson won 178-83 Political center shifted from the eastern seaboard to the emerging states-WHY?

Tariff of Abominations Tariff of 1824 increased duties significantly, and Adams signed an increase in 1828 Southerners hated the 1828 tariff Sold cotton and other goods in a world market without tariffs Forced to buy goods protected by tariffs. Role of federal government in addressing slavery South Carolina led in protesting Tariff with Vice-President Calhoun leading the way

Old Hickory as President Frontier Aristocrat Owned many slaves Lived in a mansion Inauguration included a diverse crowd of followers looking for jobs Spoils System to the victor goes the spoils Federal appointments would be dolled out based on loyalty to Jackson

Nullification South Carolina attempted to nullify the bill in the South Carolina state legislature did not have enough votes Nullification played the leading role in the state election of 1832 in South Carolina Jackson prepared militarily for enforcement of the tariff Compromise Tariff of 1833 by Clay reduce tariff by 10% over 8 years Force Bill-president could use force to collect customs and duties

Trail of Tears 5 Civilized Tribes-Creeks, Choctaws, Chickasaws, Cherokees, and Seminoles Georgia took the lead to push Natives out, while Native Americans won 2 cases in the US Supreme Court “John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it” Indian Removal Act in 1830-move to Oklahoma Black Hawk War of 1832

Bank War Bank of the U.S. up for re-charter in 1836 Henry Clay thought this would be a good political tool in the 1832 Presidential election If Jackson signed it, he would alienate his supporters of the West who hated the bank If Jackson vetoed the bill, he would alienate the wealthy and influential groups of the East Jackson vetoed the bank bill in the face of McCulloch v. Maryland

Election of 1832 3rd party entered the field: Anti-Masonic party b/c of disappearance of a New Yorker threatening to reveal the secret rituals Jackson a Mason Formal nominating conventions/platforms National Republicans and Henry Clay well funded Jackson won handily Popular vote: 687,502 to 530,189 Electoral vote: 219-49

Conclusion Changes in the nation around voter participation, campaigning, and governing

Homework Continue reading Chapter 13 to the end Complete 1810’s decade chart Presidential Election Chart 1820, 1824, 1828, 1832