1. Ch 12.1 - 12.2: Politics of the People
EQ: How did Andrew Jackson use his power as president ?

2. Election of 1828
Democratic-Republican Party splits apart in 1824, unable to agree on next presidential candidate
Andrew Jackson lost to John Quincy Adams (John Adams oldest son) in 1824 despite winning popular vote, but new party called the Democrats support Jackson in 1828… he wins
Growth in voting population made Jackson an easy winner in 1828

5. 1828 Jackson Campaign
Vicious personal attacks made by both Jackson and Adams during campaign
Jackson crusaded against control of the government by the wealthy
Promised to spread political power to all people , ensuring majority rule, this idea became known as Jacksonian Democracy

6. FYI…..Ugly Campaign! Opposition goes after the Mrs.
Rachel was described by one newspaper as a “fat dumpling.” During Andrew’s presidential bids in 1824 and 1828, his enemies circulated stories about Rachel’s first marriage, claiming that Andrew was an adulterer and Rachel a bigamist.
As Rachel was reluctantly preparing to move to Washington, D.C., following Andrew’s electoral victory in 1828—she died of a heart attack. She was buried on the grounds of the Hermitage on Christmas Eve in what was to be her inaugural gown.

7. Rachel Jackson (June 15, 1767 – December 22, 1828)

9. The People’s President
common roots made Jackson a favorite of the people
1st President from West
to reward supporters, Jackson introduced “spoils system”
gave those that supported Jackson for president government jobs

10. American Indians
By 1820’s 100,000 Native Americans remained east of Mississippi River
Called “Civilized Tribes”
Jackson viewed Indians as conquered subjects, govt had right to regulate where Native Americans could live

11. Indians VS Gold
Discovery of gold in Georgia made removal of Native Americans key to Jackson
Jackson asked Congress to pass law freeing several southern states of Indians, making room for white miners and farmers

12. The Indian Removal Act
Jackson’s solution to white settler’s hunger for land was Indian Removal Act
Congress passed Indian Removal Act in 1830 requiring Natives to move west or assimilate

14. The Trail of Tears
Cherokee forced to march west to new Indian territory without proper supplies in harsh conditions of rain and snow
Without adequate clothes, some 4,000 Cherokees died
The long death march in 1838 is now known as the Trail of Tears

17. Reflection What have we learned today?
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EQ: How did Andrew Jackson use his power as president?