Andrew Jackson vs. John Quincy Adams Elections of 1824 & 1828

Objective The Big Idea How did voting rights and suffrage expand? How were Jackson and Adams different? What were the results of the election of 1824 & 1828?

Expanding Democracy in the 1820s America changed fast in the early 1800s. Wealth was concentrated among fewer people. Many ordinary Americans believed the wealthy were tightening their grip on power in the United States. “The rich got richer” Small farmers, frontier settlers, and slaveholders backed Andrew Jackson in the election of 1828. They believed he would defend the rights of common people and the slave states.

Voting Reforms Democracy spread in the early 1800s as more people became active in politics. Democratic reform made voting reform possible. Many states lowered or eliminated the property ownership requirement for men to be eligible to vote. Political parties held nominating conventions, which allowed party members, not just leaders, to select candidates. This led to more voters especially voters from the lower classes

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Andrew Jackson Home State- TN Background- parents were poor farmers No formal schooling Lawyer Hero of the War of 1812 Political Philosophy- “ A man for the common people” Strong Executive Branch More citizens should be allowed to take part in government

John Quincy Adams Home State- MA Background- Son of John and Abigail Adams Graduate of Harvard Secretary of State Political Philosophy- Economic Focus Government funded internal improvements such as roads and canals Projects to promote the arts and sciences

Election of 1824 the “Corrupt Bargain” Four candidates – -John Quincy Adams (NE) - Henry Clay (West) -Andrew Jackson( West) -William Crawford (South) Jackson won the popular vote but lost the election to Adams (decided by the House of Representatives) Jackson accused John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay of making a “corrupt bargain” and stealing the election from Jackson

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Election of 1828 Andrew Jackson represented the Democratic Party John Quincy Adams represented the National Republicans (Whigs) Jackson’s victory seen as a win for the common people

Results of the Election of 1828 Write the postal abbreviation for each state Write the number of electoral votes in each state Outline the states or sections that Andrew Jackson won the electoral vote Shade in green each state or section that John Quincy Adams won Create a map key including the number of electoral votes each candidate received Results of the Election of 1828

Who were Jackson’s Supporters? The Planter Elite in the South People on the Frontier Artisans [competition from factory labor]. State Politicians  spoils system To the victor belong the spoils of the enemy! [William Marcy of NY] Immigrants in the cities.

How did voting rights and suffrage expand? How were Jackson and Adams different? What were the results of the election of 1824 & 1828?