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Election of 1824: Adams Wins! Democratic Trends in the 19th Century

This text explores the election of 1824, where John Quincy Adams won despite Andrew Jackson winning the popular vote. It discusses democratic trends, voting requirements, Jackson's faith in the "Common Man," and the formation of the "Jackson Coalition." It also delves into the Tariff issue, nullification, and Jackson's Native-American policy.

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Election of 1824: Adams Wins! Democratic Trends in the 19th Century

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  1. Andrew Jackson: 1767 - 1845

  2. ELECTION OF 1824 • JOHN QUINCY ADAMS • ANDREW JACKSON

  3. ADAMS WINS!! • Jackson won the popular vote, but lacked the majority necessary of electoral votes. • The House of Representatives decided the outcome. • Henry Clay, author of the American System, swayed the vote in favor of Adams. • Clay was then appointed Secretary of State. • Adams was accused of corruption

  4. What were the democratic trends in the 19c?

  5. Voting Requirements in the Early 19c

  6. Jackson’s Faith in the “Common Man” • Intense distrust of Eastern“establishment,” monopolies, & special privilege. • His heart & soul was with the“plain folk.”

  7. The New “Jackson Coalition” • The Planter Elite in the South • People on the Frontier • State Politicians – spoils system • Jackson won the election in 1828

  8. THE BIG QUESTION? Champion of the “Common Man”? “King”Andrew? OR

  9. Andrew Jackson as President

  10. The Tariff Issue

  11. Nullification • The southern states objected strongly to the tariffs put into place to protect northern industry. • South Carolina, led by John C. Calhoun, voted to nullify any federal law that the state believed was unconstitutional. • Jackson used a force bill to use federal troops to collect the tax. • South Carolina eventually backed down.

  12. Jackson's Native-American Policy

  13. Indian Removal Act 1830

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