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Democracy and the Age of Jackson

Chapter 7 Section 4. Democracy and the Age of Jackson. The Election of 1824. James Monroe not running for third term. We were only one party. 1824’s Election would make differences more obvious. A Four-Way Race. Four candidates appeared to take Monroe’s place.

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Democracy and the Age of Jackson

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  1. Chapter 7 Section 4 Democracy and the Age of Jackson

  2. The Election of 1824 • James Monroe not running for third term. • We were only one party. • 1824’s Election would make differences more obvious.

  3. A Four-Way Race • Four candidates appeared to take Monroe’s place. • John Quincy Adams(Monroe’s Secretary of State) • William Crawford • Andrew Jackson(War hero of Tennessee) • Henry clay

  4. A Troubled Outcome • Jackson won popularity over Adams. • Adams ran strongest in the Northeast. • Neither had a majority of Electoral College. • House of Representatives had to step in.

  5. Jackson Begins His Next Campaign • Jackson criticized Adams a lot. • Jackson Relied on Martin Van Buren. • In 1824, Some states used Popular vote. • White taxpaying men could vote. • Blacks not favored in new state constitutions. • Women still can’t vote.

  6. Jackson Emerges • Andrew Jackson symbol of American Democracy. • Jackson had Military fame. • War of 1812 • Wars against the Creeks and Seminoles.

  7. The Election of 1828 • Jackson’s supports called Democrats. • Jackson won the election no problem. • Owed his victory to Martin Van Buren • Martin revived Jeffersonian partnership (North and South) • Promised to go back to Jeffersonian principles. • Strong states • Weak national government

  8. A New Party Structure • Democrats innovated in party structure. • Disciplined system of local and state committees. • Rewarded faithful with government jobs. • Also rewarded Democratic activists with government jobs. • Critics denounced it. • Called it the “spoils system.”+

  9. Native American Removal • Jackson captured 80% of south vote. • The South expected Jackson’s help(Native Americans) • Five tribes of native Americans were civilized. • Jackson believed Indians should make way. • Didn’t understand their love of forest. • Ignored court order protecting Indians.

  10. Native American Removal(cont.) • Jackson urged Indian Removal act of 1830. • Sought to peacefully trade land with Indians. • Choctaws and Chickasaws reluctantly agreed. • Few stayed behind. • Got violently mistreated by whites. • Jackson continued pressuring Indians for land. • Trail of Tears, 4000 Cherokees died. • Black Hawk’s War fought federal troops (Illinois)

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