1. John Quincy Adams and Jacksonian Democracy

2. Political Parties Increase in democratic policies within government
Despite their victories, the Republican party began to deteriorate during Monroe’s second term
2nd party begins to emerge- differences in opinion
1819 financial crisis
Slavery
Election of 1824

3. Election of 1824
Tie between John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay and Andrew Jackson
Decision was handed over to the House of Representatives
Henry Clay convinced his supporters to vote for Adams
Dubbed a “Corrupt Bargain” by Jackson and his supporters

4. Adam’s Presidency Unpopular due to the nature of the election
Expansion of internal improvements
Refused to participate in the patronage system
Wanted to negotiate for Indian land instead of simply annexing it
“Tariff of Abominations”- high tariff to support industry- Southerners felt it favored the North

5. Election of Andrew Jackson
Bitter election race
Favored the common man over the rich elite
Believed the government had no role in protecting certain economic industries
Spoils system of awarding political office
Indian Removal Act
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