1. Andrew Jackson: President
Chapter 14 TCI

2. Introduction
The presidential campaign of one of the dirtiest in U.S. history.
John Quincy Adams, running for reelection VS. Andrew Jackson
Jackson wins

3. Jackson – Background Known as “Old Hickory”
Born S. Carolina to poverty
Father died when young
Brothers died during Am. Rev.
Mom died shortly after war
Frontier lawyer known as the “roaring, rollicking, game-cocking, horse-racing, card-playing, mischievous fellow” in town.
War hero of War of 1812

4. Jackson – The People’s Choice
Member of the Democratic Party
Represented ordinary people
farmers, workers, and poor
In turn, they supported him and elected him to office
Jacksonian Democracy
common people should control their own government
Did not believe in backing down

5. Jackson – The Inauguration
Washington, DC
10,000+ crowded into DC to witness Jackson’s inauguration
At the time, the right to vote was limited to upper class & wealthy
3x as many voters as 1824
Jackson promised to throw rich out and return government to “the people”
Supporters packed the White House & destroyed the place in “celebration”