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Chapter 10. A Changing Nation Section 3: The Age of Jackson. Section 3 Essential Question. How did the people gain more power during the Age of Jackson?. Section 3: The Age of Jackson. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Chapter 10
A Changing Nation
Section 3: The Age of Jackson
Section 3 Essential Question
How did the people gain more power during the Age of Jackson?
Section 3: The Age of Jackson
Andrew Jackson served two terms as President, from 1829 to 1837. By the time he became President he was a very wealthy man.
Jackson stood for the idea that ordinary people should take part in American political life.
Jackson’s Opponents in 1824Jackson’s Opponents in 1824Jackson’s Opponents in 1824Jackson’s Opponents in 1824
Henry ClayHenry Clay[KY][KY]
John Quincy John Quincy AdamsAdams[MA][MA]
John C. John C. CalhounCalhoun
[SC][SC]
William H. CrawfordWilliam H. Crawford[GA][GA]
Section 3: The Age of Jackson
Election of 1824 In the election of 1824, Jackson won the
popular vote Andrew Jackson had more electoral votes
But he did not have a majority of the electoral votes
According to the Constitution, the House of Reps. had to decide between Adams and Jackson
Speaker of the house – Henry Clay He had great influence
Told his supporters to vote for Adams They did – Adams becomes president
Results of the 1824 ElectionResults of the 1824 ElectionResults of the 1824 ElectionResults of the 1824 Election
AA “ “Corrupt Corrupt BargainBargain??””
AA “ “Corrupt Corrupt BargainBargain??””
Why did Jackson’s supporters claim there had been a “corrupt bargain” in the election of 1824?
Henry Clay threw his support to John Quincy Adams. Then, as President, Adams appointed Clay as his secretary of state.
Section 3: The Age of Jackson
Jackson’s Reaction Jackson and his followers were furious They claimed the 2 men had made a ‘corrupt bargain’
Clay was named Adams’ secretary of state….
Presidency of J.Q. Adams Adams accomplished little in 4 years
Stigma of the corrupt bargain Not politically savvy
Attempted to get a national program running Build roads and canals A high tariff on imports
“Clay’s American Plan” He never won the trust of the people though As a result, he served only one term
Section 3: The Age of Jackson
A New Era in Politics Jackson’s defeat was the beginning of a new era in politics.
By 1874 more people were able to vote Most states had dropped the property requirement If you were a white male, you could vote and hold office Women, enslaved African Americans, and in most states free
African Americans could not vote Democracy in the Age of Jackson
Jackson believed that rich and poor alike should be a part of government
He opposed special privileges for the wealthy He did not trust government He was also very suspicious of banks – which he believed favored
the rich
Which groups did not benefit from increased suffrage in the United States?
All women, all enslaved African American men, most free African American men.
Section 3: The Age of Jackson
New Political Parties During the 1824 election, the Republican Party split.
Supporters for Adams were called National Republicans and supports for Jackson were called Democrats.
NR party formed in 1828 Died shortly after
Whigs formed in 1836 – they were anti-jackson Whigs and Democrats were the two parties until 1852
Section 3: The Age of Jackson
New Political Parties (cont) New ways of doing things
Presidential candidates had been chosen by a Caucus Meeting of members of a political party
Now they were chosen by Nominating Conventions Large meetings of party delegates to choose
candidates Opened the process to many more people Made things more democratic
The “Common The “Common Man’s”Man’s”
Presidential Presidential CandidateCandidate
The “Common The “Common Man’s”Man’s”
Presidential Presidential CandidateCandidate
Campaigning “on the Stump”Campaigning “on the Stump”Campaigning “on the Stump”Campaigning “on the Stump”
Section 3: The Age of Jackson
Jackson becomes President 3x as many people voted in 1828 than in 1824 Jackson won the presidency easily
The election did show some sectionalism forming Voters in different parts of the country were
more likely to vote for one candidate than another
1828 Election Results1828 Election Results1828 Election Results1828 Election Results
Section 3: The Age of Jackson
Jackson becomes President (cont) Jackson’s Inauguration
Jackson’s was a victory for the ‘common man’ His inauguration showed this plainly
20,000+ people attended from all walks of life Many did not behave well
More like a huge party than a regal event Critics dubbed Jackson's election as the ‘reign
of king mob’
The Reign of “King Mob”The Reign of “King Mob”The Reign of “King Mob”The Reign of “King Mob”
Section 3: The Age of Jackson The Spoils System Once in office, Jackson replaced some government
officials with his own supporters. One of his supports coined the term “To the victor
belongs the spoils” The spoils system is the practice of rewarding
government jobs to loyal supporters
Section 3: The Age of Jackson The Spoils System (cont)
Jackson was no different than any other president All of them had replaced some government
officials Jackson only replaced 20%
Difference was that Jackson openly defended his decisions
He claimed putting new people into these jobs furthered democracy
Jackson as Satan Dangles the Spoils Jackson as Satan Dangles the Spoils of Victory over his Supportersof Victory over his Supporters
Jackson as Satan Dangles the Spoils Jackson as Satan Dangles the Spoils of Victory over his Supportersof Victory over his Supporters
How did Andrew Jackson justify the spoils system?
He believed that putting new people into government jobs furthered democracy.
Section 3 Essential Question
How did the people gain more power during the Age of Jackson?
During Andrew Jackson’s presidency, a growing spirit of democracy resulted in more people being allowed to vote.