Bellringer: EOCT Review Questions What is Suffrage? What was the purpose of the Temperance Movement? What was the purpose of the Abolitionist Movement? Who was a main leader in Educational Reform? What did he do?
e. Explain Jacksonian Democracy, expanding suffrage, the rise of popular political culture, and the development of American nationalism. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyFhnZi8eUA&feature=related
Compare and Contrast these two images of Andrew Jackson
Election of 1824 Known as the “corrupt bargain” Top Candidates: John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson Because no clear majority- decision went to House of Representatives
Elections of 1824 and 1828 Henry Clay (although out of the running) decided to back Adams House of Representatives declare ADAMS the winner Clay becomes Secretary of State JACKSON IS FURIOUS! Jackson begins to campaign for the next election immediately!
Rise of popular political culture Jackson’s presidential campaigns caused an increase in public participation in politics: -Campaign rallies were first introduced -Mudslinging: Both sides accused the other of wrong doing and these accusations were turned into songs, buttons, and posters
To campaign posters: The one on the right is pro Jackson, the one the left is anti Jackson, picking on his spoils system
Andrew Jackson -Andrew Jackson wins the Presidential election in -Voting rights were expanded in the early1800s, many working class men could now vote -Andrew Jackson wins the Presidential election in 1828-Jackson is seen as “The People’s President” -Was an orphan, had little formal education, fought in several duals, and was the hero of the War of 1812
Jacksonian Democracy 1.Jackson sought to strengthen the executive branch and weaken Congress 2. Wanted UNIVERSAL MALE SUFFRAGE expanded voting rights to men without property too! 3. Spoils system: appointed people to government jobs based on party loyalty 4. favored Manifest Destiny 5. Believed in Nullification 6. Opposed National Bank
How did Jackson’s presidency lead to greater participation by the electorate?
American Nationalism Believed that the US was superior to other nations and people: -Most had the same religion (Protestant), language, and culture -Should expand (Manifest Destiny) to spread this belief
Indian Removal Act http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nfo_LnuDJ1c
Did you get it? Why was Jackson seen as the “People’s President” What are some of the beliefs of Jacksonian Democracy? What is nationalism?
Closing Activity What do you think? Do you think that Andrew Jackson was an American Hero or an Infamous Villain? Share your responses!