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John Quincy Adams 1824-1828

John Quincy Adams 1824-1828. Planting the seeds of a “common revolution”. Defining the period. ? Political trends. Impact of sectionalism. “Down with King Caucus”. Democracy to most. Election of 1824. Nationalism is being replaced by sectionalism. Mainly brought out by ?????

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John Quincy Adams 1824-1828

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  1. John Quincy Adams 1824-1828 Planting the seeds of a “common revolution”.

  2. Defining the period. ? Political trends. Impact of sectionalism. “Down with King Caucus” Democracy to most

  3. Election of 1824 • Nationalism is being replaced by sectionalism. Mainly brought out by ????? • Sectional candidates: Adams _________, Crawford __________, Clay and Jackson ________. • All were Democratic-Republicans. • The electorate voted along sectional lines.

  4. Popular vote: Election of 1824

  5. Popular and %

  6. A “corrupt bargain”? • Plurality v. majority. • Jackson led in both electoral votes and popular votes. • House of Representatives had to decide the winner between the top three. • A hint of scandal: Does Clay support Adams in return for the Secretary of States’ chair?

  7. Impact • Adams wins, but bitter resentment is felt nationwide at the perceived injustice. Time for a new two-party system: • National-Republicans, later called Whigs. Led by Clay, Adams, and later, Daniel Webster. • Support: mainly from bankers, merchants, manufacturers, and large landowners.

  8. New parties National Republicans Stance: • Strong federal government. • A national bank. • Protective tariff. • Favored the interests of business. Who’s party does this resemble? _____????

  9. Democrats • Led by Jackson and Martin Van Buren. Supported by: • small farmers, newly emerging businessmen, and city workers. (common folk) Stance: • Generally opposed an all-powerful national government.

  10. Urged greater democracy. • Claimed to represent the common man.

  11. Election of

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