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The Spoils SystemDu!ng An"ew Jackson's Presidency
Andrew Jackson
$e Spoils Sy%em
Andrew JacksonAndrew Jackson was born on March 15th of the year 1767. In the North / South Carolina border. He was the 7th president of the United States . He was president during the years 1829-1837 and led the democratic party.
The Election of 1824During the elections of 1824 the running candidates were Henry Clay, John Q Adams, Andrew Jackson,and William H.Crawford. The winner of the elections was supposed to be Andrew Jackson but Congress as well as Henry Clay supported John Q Adams to win.
The Spoils SystemWhen Jackson was president, he fired 20% of federal officials and put in his supporters that helped him during the election of 1828. This was known as the Spoils System.
This was well known for the saying,"To the victor belongs the spoil."
The meaning of the spoil system was to give appointive jobs to loyal members of the party in power
Jackson's ThoughtsHe thought that many took their job for
granted
He wanted to get rid of them because
he thought that some of the federal
officials were corrupt before Jackson
was elected.
Thought that changing the system of
office would be able to reduce
corruption.
Thought this was good for the
democracy
Thought it was a great way to reward his
supporters of the 1828 elections.
The Spoil's System
Political Ca&oons
Disadvantages and Advantages of the Spoil's System
Disadvantages ;
Did not care about the workers ability in doing their job
He fired many experienced workers
Advantages ;
Helped the democratic party become powerful
Made sure everything stood in place.
Andrew Jackson - The Spoils System.
By- Cindylee, De'i, Emily, Sherry, Nick, and Mat(ew.