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This election was a rematch between John Q. Adams, the incumbent National Republican, and Andrew Jackson, out for revenge as a Democratic Republican. Despite mudslinging and intense campaigning, Jackson wins overwhelmingly in a "landslide". Learn why this election is significant and the tactics used such as slogans, rallies, buttons, and barbecues.
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Election of 1828 Jackson vs Adams (rematch)
Election • John Q Adams • Incumbent • National Republican (Federalist) • Andrew Jackson • Out for revenge • Democratic Republican (Democrat)
Jackson wins in a “landslide” • Jackson wins overwhelmingly • Why? • Why is this election significant? • Mudslinging • Slogans –”Hickory Dickory Dock, Jackson’s leadership will be solid as a rock.” • Rallies • Buttons • Barbecues