1. 8.8.1 Discuss the election of Andrew Jackson as president in 1828, the importance of Jacksonian democracy, and his actions as president

2.  In election of 1824, Jackson won the popular vote, but did not receive majority of electoral votes.  Election decided in H of R. They had to choose between Adams and Jackson.  Speaker of House, Clay, told followers to vote for Adams.  Adams became president and made Clay Secretary of State—known as “corrupt bargain”.  This defied will of people and created new era in politics—The Age of Jackson.  As president, Adams did not accomplish much, but believed that U.S. should not get involved in affairs of other countries.

3.  In 1790’s states began extending suffrage-the right to vote.  By the 1820’s, many states had dropped requirement that voters own land.  Almost all white men could vote and hold office, but not women or African Americans.  Three times as many people voted in election of 1828 as had voted in 1824.

4.  Jackson and supporters (Jacksonians) believed that ordinary men should vote, hold office and do anything that they had ability to do.  Opposed special privileges for those with high social status.  Did not trust the government and were suspicious of banks because they believed they favored the rich.

5.  Age of Jackson brought back the 2 party system.  Jackson supporters known as Democrats and those who were anti-Jackson known as Whigs.  Important change occurred as both parties began holding national nominating conventions

6.  Jackson’s election was seen as a victory for the “common man”  Jackson began by replacing government officials with his supporters.  People quickly applied the term spoils system to this practice

7.  In 1790’s states began extending suffrage-the right to vote.  Three times as many people voted in election of 1828 as had voted in 1824.  Important change occurred as both parties began holding national nominating conventions  Jackson and supporters (Jacksonians) believed that ordinary men should vote, hold office and do anything that they had ability to do.