Ch 12.1 - 12.2: Politics of the People EQ: How did Andrew Jackson use his power as president ?

Election of 1828 Democratic-Republican Party splits apart in 1824, unable to agree on next presidential candidate Andrew Jackson lost to John Quincy Adams (John Adams oldest son) in 1824 despite winning popular vote, but new party called the Democrats support Jackson in 1828… he wins Growth in voting population made Jackson an easy winner in 1828

1828 Jackson Campaign Vicious personal attacks made by both Jackson and Adams during campaign Jackson crusaded against control of the government by the wealthy Promised to spread political power to all people , ensuring majority rule, this idea became known as Jacksonian Democracy

FYI…..Ugly Campaign! Opposition goes after the Mrs. Rachel was described by one newspaper as a “fat dumpling.” During Andrew’s presidential bids in 1824 and 1828, his enemies circulated stories about Rachel’s first marriage, claiming that Andrew was an adulterer and Rachel a bigamist. As Rachel was reluctantly preparing to move to Washington, D.C., following Andrew’s electoral victory in 1828—she died of a heart attack. She was buried on the grounds of the Hermitage on Christmas Eve in what was to be her inaugural gown.

Rachel Jackson (June 15, 1767 – December 22, 1828)

The People’s President common roots made Jackson a favorite of the people 1st President from West to reward supporters, Jackson introduced “spoils system” gave those that supported Jackson for president government jobs

American Indians By 1820’s 100,000 Native Americans remained east of Mississippi River Called “Civilized Tribes” Jackson viewed Indians as conquered subjects, govt had right to regulate where Native Americans could live

Indians VS Gold Discovery of gold in Georgia made removal of Native Americans key to Jackson Jackson asked Congress to pass law freeing several southern states of Indians, making room for white miners and farmers

The Indian Removal Act Jackson’s solution to white settler’s hunger for land was Indian Removal Act Congress passed Indian Removal Act in 1830 requiring Natives to move west or assimilate

The Trail of Tears Cherokee forced to march west to new Indian territory without proper supplies in harsh conditions of rain and snow Without adequate clothes, some 4,000 Cherokees died The long death march in 1838 is now known as the Trail of Tears

Reflection What have we learned today? Write a 10 sentence summary answering the EQ  Remember! The EQ is: EQ: How did Andrew Jackson use his power as president?