1. Jacksonian Democracy

2. Election of 1824
only one political party; the Jeffersonian Republicans
Four republicans ran for president
Wm H. Crawford
John Q. Adams
Henry Clay
Andrew Jackson

3. Election of 1824 All were considered “favorite sons”
Favorite sons- received backing from there home states rather than the National Party
John Quincy Adams

4. Election of 1824
In the election Jackson received the majority of the popular vote.
No candidate received more than half of the electoral vote.

5. Election of 1824
Under the 12th Amendment when no candidate receives more than half the vote the House of Representatives selects the president. (2)

6. Election of 1824
While the House was preparing to vote, Clay cut a deal with Adams to defeat Jackson.
Henry Clay then was appointed Sec. of State
Jackson’s followers accused Adams & Clay of “corrupt bargaining” & stealing the election.

7. Election of 1824
The “Corrupt Bargain” was not viewed by the public as ethical of John Quincy Adams.
Adams was a proponent of a stronger Navy & scientific expeditions requiring larger spending by the government

8. Election of 1824 The public wanted a more limited government.
Congress shot down many of Adams’ proposals.
The election of 1826 with the House allowed Adams’ enemies to control the legislature

9. Election of 1828 By 1828 the republicans divided into 2 parties
Democratic- Republicans supported Jackson
National Republicans – supported Adams

10. Election of 1828
Democratic- Republicans supported states rights (Individualists, frontiersmen, laborers in big cities)
National Republicans – wanted a strong central gov. (Roads, Buildings)

11. Election of 1828
Both parties resorted to “mudslinging” or trying to defame the reputation of the candidates with insults.
Also introduced were slogans, rallies & BBQ’s

12. Election of 1828
Andrew Jackson won the election with his support of state’s rights issues.
Jackson won with a landslide of 56% of the vote.
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13. Jackson as President Was admired as: A war hero A self-made man
A patriot
After his inauguration had a reception at the White House and people trashed it.

14. Jackson as President Jackson was born poor Lost his parents at age 15
Fought in the Revolution
Defeated the creek Indians and the British in War of 1812
Americans recognized him as one of them.

15. Jackson as President
Jackson promised “Equal protection & equal benefits” at least for men
In the early years suffrage or right to vote was for men who owned property or paid taxes.