Andrew Jackson and the Election of 1828
Election of 1824 John Quincy Adams elected president by House of Representatives- “corrupt bargain”
Jacksonian Democracy Jacksonian Democracy: A period of expanding democracy from the 1820s s *Lowered property requirement to vote
Jacksonian Democracy Nominating Conventions: political party members select their presidential candidate *Allowed more voter input
Election of 1828 John Quincy Adams National Republican Party Andrew Jackson Democratic Party vs.
Election of 1828 Andrew Jackson: –Born poor –War hero –Rose to success
Election of 1828 John Quincy Adams: –Current president –Upper class –Harvard educated
Election of 1828
Jackson Wins! “Victory for the common man” WHY?? - Jackson’s background was similar to the average American
Election of 1828
Anything Goes!! Spoils System- giving federal jobs to supporters Kitchen Cabinet- Jackson’s informal advisors