The Elections of 1824 and 1828 The End of the Era of Good Feelings:

Era of Good Feelings Nearly a decade-long period of relative political harmony ( ) Dissolution of Federalist party meant country unified behind strong Republican party. Peaceful time with other nations

Election of 1824 Voters had more direct say in candidates and presidents 5 Candidates: Clay, Calhoun, Crawford, Adams, and Jackson All Republicans, very different policies

Effects of Election of 1824 Jackson receives more popular and electoral votes than Adams, Clay, and Crawford, but not a majority Meant House decides president Corrupt Bargain = John Adams is president. Effects:  End of Era of Good Feelings  Sharp Divide in Party

After 1824, Jackson withdrew from party  beginning of split in party (began forerunner of today’s Dem. Party) Jackson did whatever possible to sabotage Adam’s policies Voting requirements eased = more people could vote

Voting Requirements in the Early 19c

Voter Turnout:

Why Democratization ? 3 White male suffrage increased 3 Party nominating committees. 3 Voters chose their state’s slate of Presidential electors. 3 Spoils system. 3 Rise of Third Parties. 3 Popular campaigning (parades, rallies, floats, etc.) 3 Two-party system returned in the 1832 election:  Dem-Reps  Natl. Reps.(1828)  Whigs (1832)  Republicans (1854)  Democrats (1828)

Election of 1828 Very dirty campaign = focused on character not issues Jackson portrayed Adams as an intellectual elitist, himself as from humble backgrounds (not accurate) Jackson, so popular, won election

Jackson’s First Hermitage Residence

General Jackson During the Seminole Wars

The “Common Man’s” Presidential Candidate

Rachel Jackson Final Divorce Decree

Jackson in Mourning for His Wife

1828 Election Results