 Think ‘bout it: If you became President would you place your friends into positions of power, even if they weren’t the most qualified? Explain  Today, I will be able to explain the results of the Election of 1828 and Jackson’s time as President  To receive any credit for 11.1 /11.3 I must see it before the end of today.  I will need to see your  12.2: pages

 Old way, Caucus: Think of a few wealthy powerful men making decisions in a cloudy cigar-smoke filled room. “King makers”  New way, National Convention: Delegates from all states chose the party’s nominee for President. Nat’l Conventions are still held today.

Depiction of Jackson’s Inauguration Day.

 The Election of 1828 The Election of 1828  Spoils system: Jackson fired most government employees and hired his supporters (**today, it is normal for a Cabinet to be replaced and ambassadors, but not regular government employees). “To the victor belong the spoils”  Kitchen Cabinet: Due to the spoils system most of his cabinet wasn’t qualified so he frequently met with unofficial advisors regarding important matters. (Not confirmed by the Senate)

 Hated the National Bank. He thought it only served the wealthy and used its power to protect those people and their interests.  Jackson felt the national banking system was “undemocratic”  Jackson eventually closes the national bank and sets up “pet banks.” **Sorry you need to read**

 History v. Jackson History v. Jackson  Jackson Jackson  Crash Course Jackson Crash Course Jackson

 Spoils System  Kitchen Cabinet  Nullification  Worcester v. Georgia  Second Bank Charter  Indian Removal

 Name taken from a traditional British political party that was opposed to absolute monarchs (meant to be symbolic, regarding “King Andrew I”)  Created as an opposition to Jacksonian Democratic Party.  Named after the Whigs of the American Revolution = Another name for patriot  Believed in having a National Bank  Believed in the supremacy of Congress over the President  4 Presidents (Harrison –died in office, Tyler, Taylor- died in office, Fillmore)  Party begins to dissolve over slavery (Republican party is formed Lincoln)