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A New Era in Politics 12.1

A New Era in Politics 12.1. The Era of Good Feeling Ends. Andrew Jackson of Tennessee. Henry Clay of Kentucky. The Election of 1824 & the Corrupt Bargain. Federalist party is basically gone Republican party begins to splinter into geographic sections

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A New Era in Politics 12.1

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  1. A New Era in Politics 12.1 The Era of Good Feeling Ends Andrew Jackson of Tennessee Henry Clay of Kentucky

  2. The Election of 1824 & the Corrupt Bargain • Federalist party is basically gone • Republican party begins to splinter into geographic sections • Four candidates: Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, William Crawford, and Henry Clay • Election ends with no majority candidate in electoral college William H. Crawford of Georgia 1772-1834

  3. The Election of 1824 & the Corrupt Bargain • Jackson has most popular votes • Decided in the House – Clay urges support of Adams • When Adams wins; Clay is named Secretary of State by Adams

  4. Administration of John Quincy Adams • Adams, like Clay and Hamilton believes government should promote economic growth • Wanted “internal improvements” • Canals, roads, bridges, ports, etc. John Quincy Adams – son of John Adams 1767- 1848

  5. Administration of John Quincy Adams • Adams supports cultural development by government • Adams does get the National Road completed • People object to spending and too much federal power

  6. Election of 1828 • Adams vs. Andrew Jackson • Jackson invokes “corrupt bargain” • Adams attacked as an “aristocrat” and member of upper class • Jackson painted as a military autocrat • Jackson wins easily

  7. Political Changes • More people are gaining suffrage • Land requirements dropped • Any white man over 21 could vote in western states • Voter turnout increases • Of course – still sufferings is restricted

  8. Political Changes • Adams and National Republicans – called Whigs by 1834 • Jackson and supporters now called Democrats • New ways to choose candidates • From Caucuses to conventions • Conventions more open and democratic

  9. Alexis de Tocqueville • French nobleman • Sent to study American prison system • Makes report of life in America instead • Sees prosperity, equality, and democracy • Impressed by industrial development • Book: Democracy in America Alexis de Tocqueville1805-1859

  10. Jacksonian Democracy • Large crowds support Jackson as he travels from Tenn. To Washington • Jackson takes office in March 1829 • Jackson critics say King Mob” • Upper class see Jackson as ignorant and unfit for office • Jackson is first U.S. president of humble origin Jackson capitalized on his military hero status

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