1. Planting the seeds of a “common revolution”.
John Quincy Adams
Planting the seeds of a
“common revolution”.

2. Democracy to most Defining the period. ? Political trends.
Impact of sectionalism.
“Down with King Caucus”

3. Election of 1824 Nationalism is being replaced by sectionalism.
Mainly brought out by ?????
Sectional candidates: Adams _________, Crawford __________, Clay and Jackson ________.
All were Democratic-Republicans.
The electorate voted along sectional lines.

4. Popular vote: Election of 1824

5. Popular and %

7. A “corrupt bargain”? Plurality v. majority.
Jackson led in both electoral votes and popular votes.
House of Representatives had to decide the winner between the top three.
A hint of scandal: Does Clay support Adams in return for the Secretary of States’ chair?

8. Impact
Adams wins, but bitter resentment is felt nationwide at the perceived injustice.
Time for a new two-party system:
National-Republicans, later called Whigs. Led by Clay, Adams, and later, Daniel Webster.
Support: mainly from bankers, merchants, manufacturers, and large landowners.

9. New parties National Republicans Stance: Strong federal government.
A national bank.
Protective tariff.
Favored the interests of business.
Who’s party does this resemble? _____????

10. Democrats Led by Jackson and Martin Van Buren. Supported by:
small farmers, newly emerging businessmen, and city workers. (common folk)
Stance:
Generally opposed an all-powerful national government.

11. Urged greater democracy.
Claimed to represent the common man.

12. Election of