The Rise of Jacksonian Democracy 1824-1830 Chapter 13 The Rise of Jacksonian Democracy 1824-1830

Politics for the people Early idea of aristocracy New heroes emerge as political leaders New Democracy based on universal white manhood Vermont:1st state, west gives vote South: region behind the others “Tyranny of King numbers”

Nourishing the new democracy More people paying attention to banking, tariffs, internal improvements Those evil banks: take property don’t have to pay Bank notes Jacksonians want control of banks Possible abolition of banks Missouri compromise: increases voter participation

Cont….. Voting: ¼ in 1824, 50% in 1828, 78% in 1840 New styles of politics emerge during Jacksonian era Electoral college chosen by voters instead of state legislatures Presidential nomination by caucus 1831: 1st nominating convention in 1831 (Anti-Masonic party)

Adams-Clay Corrupt bargain JQA, Clay, Jackson, William Crawford all “Republicans” Calhoun appears on ballot for Adams and Jackson Jackson receives 42% of popular vote Adams receives 32% Crawford falls ill Jackson main competition in west for Clay Clay named Secretary of state

A yankee misfit in the White House More a thinker than politician Successful sec. Of state not as president Less than 1/3 of population voted for him Opposed the spoils system

Tariff of Abominations Heavy tariff on wool North vs. South

Jackson in 1828 “Shall the people rule?” Accusations against Jackson/Adams Rachel Jackson

Revolution of 1828 Why is Jackson’s election in 1828 considered a revolution?

Jackson philosophy? Continues tradition of Jefferson Inauguration

Spoils system Rotation in office

Cabinet crises Kitchen cabinet Peggy Eaton affair Our Federal Union -- it must be preserved." The Union -- Next to our liberties the most dear."

Webster-Hayne Idea of nullification Who has the power to change constitution