Andrew Jackson: President Chapter 14 TCI

Introduction The presidential campaign of 1828 - one of the dirtiest in U.S. history. John Quincy Adams, running for reelection VS. Andrew Jackson Jackson wins

Jackson – Background Known as “Old Hickory” Born S. Carolina to poverty Father died when young Brothers died during Am. Rev. Mom died shortly after war Frontier lawyer known as the “roaring, rollicking, game-cocking, horse-racing, card-playing, mischievous fellow” in town. War hero of War of 1812

Jackson – The People’s Choice Member of the Democratic Party Represented ordinary people farmers, workers, and poor In turn, they supported him and elected him to office Jacksonian Democracy common people should control their own government Did not believe in backing down

Jackson – The Inauguration Washington, DC 10,000+ crowded into DC to witness Jackson’s inauguration At the time, the right to vote was limited to upper class & wealthy 3x as many voters as 1824 Jackson promised to throw rich out and return government to “the people” Supporters packed the White House & destroyed the place in “celebration”