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Jacksonian Democracy

Explore the rise of Andrew Jackson and the impact of the Election of 1828 on American politics. Discover why Jackson's victory was seen as a revolution, shifting power to the common man and promoting a more democratic government. Contrasting Jeffersonian ideals with Jacksonian principles, this era marked a significant change in American governance.

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Jacksonian Democracy

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  1. Jacksonian Democracy

  2. The Age of Jackson • Why did Jackson win the Election of 1828? • Built a strong national/local party organization • A national hero- “Old Hickory” • Pictured as champion of “common man”- Adams the enemy • Received votes from “common folk” (city workers, frontiersman, small farmers), as well as small businessmen, Southern planters (Jackson was a slaveholder) • Made possible by thousands now able to vote after property qualification dropped in the 1820’s

  3. “The Revolution of 1828” Why was the Election of 1828 called the “Revolution of 1828”? • More democratic approach to government- introduced “spoils system” and “rotation in office” • First president born of immigrant parents/born into poverty • First president from a western state- victory for “common man” • Political shift from East to new states of the West • President a representative of all the people- directly responsible to the people • Democracy should represent the will of all of the people- saw himself as its “champion”

  4. Jackson Jefferson and Jackson Compared Jefferson Government should be in the hands of experienced, educated leaders Central government should be weak. “That government is best which governs least” A weak central government will protect the country from the evil effects of minority rule Concentration of power in any single branch is dangerous. Separation of powers needed. Farmer backbone of the nation. City workers can not be fully trusted since they can be swayed by city politicians. All citizens are fit for office, regardless of background Central government should be strong. Business should be controlled if necessary. A strong central government will make it possible to check the powers of the favored few. The executive branch of the government should provide leadership for the nation. The President is the representative of all the people. The common man is the backbone of the nation. City worker, farmer, and small businessman can be trusted to assume responsibility for the general welfare of the nation.

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