Election of 1828- The Grudge Match

Mudslinging Campaign of 1828 Against John Quincy Adams Accusations of using public $$ to buy gambling instruments Swims naked in the Potomac Wife is loyal to King of England Corrupt bargain “Pimp Adams” Against Andrew Jackson Mom was a prostitute, and he was mulatto Slave trader Treason against his country “Jackson the murderer”- duels and deserters “Jackson the bigamist” Rachel dies before he enters White House, he blames the election and vows revenge!!

Jackson the Jackass!!!

Do Now Does the cartoon depict Jackson in a positive or negative light? What clues did you use to come up with your answer? Why would AJ end up liking cartoon??? Jackson the Jackass becomes the donkey, which becomes symbol for the Democratic Party!!

Election of 1828 Easy victory for Jackson Fame as war hero of New Orleans People didn’t like American System Corrupt bargain revenge

Aim: How did Jackson’s presidency affect the US?

“Old Hickory” Why do you think Jackson was known as “Old Hickory”?

Inauguration Bash-Literally!!! To show his thanks for his election to the common people, he invited everyone in the country to come to the inauguration ceremony 2 day party (or drink fest) at the White House Police had to be called in to break up the party Damaged White House They got people to finally leave the house by spreading rumor that the fruit punch out on the lawn was the only remaining liquor left

Jackson- An American Original 1st President to be from the west 1st common born President Lack of edumacation Never went to school Learned to read and write on his own in early adulthood Senator/Judge/Lawyer/ becomes rich plantation owner War hero- war of 1812/Indian Wars, veteran of Revolution 1st to ride a railroad 1st to have an assassination attempt 1st to kiss a baby during campaign Well almost, he was offered, but made his running mate Calhoun do it instead Duels/ Whip Justice

Spoils System “To the victor goes the Spoils”! Spoils System- replace people in office and give gov’t jobs to your friends/those who helped you win Positives “fresh blood”- Rotation of office Yes men Reduced corruption? Negatives inexperience

Does the cartoon depict Jackson’s Spoils System in a positive or negative light? Give proof for your answer.

Jacksonian Democracy Voting extended to virtually all free white men Hero of the Common Man 80% voter turnout in 1832 election Rotation of power Presidential Election Reform Attempts Called for amendment to get rid of electoral college, replaced with direct popular vote Wanted to make 1 term limit for Presidency Philosophy of small government and states rights Presidential Veto- used it more than all 6 former Presidents combined (12-8)

What accessories are on and around AJ? What is the cartoonist point of view regarding AJ? Do you agree with the point?

Jackson vs. the Bank Why Jackson hated the bank Bank was up for re-chartering in 1836, but Henry Clay and Nicholas Biddle (bank President) brought it up 4 years early to make it a campaign issue in presidential election of 1832 Clay felt if Jackson vetoed it he would lose support with a potential economic collapse and northeast businesses If Jackson signed it, he would lose support in his “small” government backers Why Jackson hated the bank Felt it only serviced the rich Should be a state issue, not federal He lost lots of $$ in the first national bank

Jackson Kills the Bank “The Bank is trying to kill me, but I will kill it”!!! Jackson vetoes the National Bank, declaring it unconstitutional Bank is dead and we never have one again in US history Clay’s plan foiled and he gets crushed by Jackson in 1832 election Jackson wins 219-49 electoral college 56% popular vote (highest of any candidate in 19th century)

“Tariff of Abominations” 1828 import tax (45%)….Why would we make a high import tax??? Generate $$ for gov’t to protect northeastern manufactured goods Why would the South hate the tax??? Their products don’t need protection!!! COTTON/TOBACCO

Nullification Crisis South Carolina Exposition- anonymous author Declares the tariff null and void in state of South Carolina South Carolina declares that if the federal government attempts to collect any duties from the tax, they will secede from the Union Who will Jackson’s side with??? State or the Federal government???????

Party Toasts Jefferson Day Dinner “The Union of the States, and the Sovereignty of the States”- Robert Hayne (states rights proponent) “Our Federal Union- it Must Be Preserved!”-Jackson “The Union-Next to Liberty Most Dear”-Calhoun Jackson found out before the dinner that Calhoun wrote the law on nullification Threatens to hang him outside the White House Calhoun obviously doesn’t get a second term as VP

Force Bill Compromise Jackson threatens S. Carolina with military occupation Clay, of all people, steps in with a compromise Reduced tariff over time President can use army and navy to collect taxes Ends nullification and secession- at least for now