1. Topic: Assessing the role of Mass Democracy and the Emergence of the 2 Party System

2. What is Popular (Mass) Democracy?
1787- propertied white males have the vote
Property requirements varied from state to state
Jefferson  Era of Good Feelings  1824 Election
1820s:
Universal Male Suffrage emerges
Politicians appeal to the “common man” for votes
“get out the vote” celebrations
Beginnings of modern 2 party system (1830s)

3. Last of the “Old Elections” (1824)
4 candidates for office
Jackson, JQ Adams, Clay, Crawford
All were “democratic-republicans”
Election controversy
Jackson had majority vote (42%)
No clear winner of electoral votes
House of Reps to decide
The “Corrupt Bargain”
John Quincy Adams
Henry Clay (Sec. of State)

4. 1824 Election

5. The Presidency of John Quincy Adams
Weak presidency
Mired by “bargain” scandal
“minority president”
Stubborn, tactless, no “personal touch”
Resented “mass democracy”
Refused to make political deals w/ adversaries
Tariffs – unpopular with South and West (1824, 1828)
Constant criticism by Jackson’s supporters

6. Election of 1828: “Shall the People Rule”?
Dem-Reps split finally
National Republicans (JQ Adams)
Democrats (Jackson)
A new era of mud slinging
What Happens in this Election?

7. Jackson versus Adams

8. 1828 Election

9. Conclusion
Which factor would you say MOST contributed to Jackson’s victory in 1828? Explain your reasoning in 3-4 sentences.