CompareContrast South North NORTH SOUTH THE AGE OF

Compare/Contrast South & North NORTH SOUTH

THE AGE OF JACKSON

End of Monroe I. Following two terms as President James Monroe following Washington’s presidential precedent and did not run again II. The nation is slowly pulling apart due to economic, social and political differences between North and South III. The nation needed a new president… A. Election of 1824

Election of 1824 Nationalism is being replaced by sectionalism. II. Sectional candidates: John Quincy Adams – Massachusetts (North) B. Andrew Jackson – Tennessee/North Carolina (South) C. Henry Clay – Kentucky (West) D. William Crawford – Georgia (South) A. III. All were Democratic-Republicans IV. Voters selected based on sectional ties

Election of 1824 John Quincy Adams faced off against Andrew Jackson. II. Andrew Jackson won the popular vote (43%) but lacked a majority in the electoral college (needed 51%) III. Henry Clay (Speaker of the House) has the power to swing the election in either direction. IV. Clay disliked Jackson and did not believe he would be a good president I.

“that killing twenty-five hundred Englishmen at New Orleans qualifies him for the various difficult and complicated duties of the presidency” -Henry Clay

I. John Quincy Adams elected as our nations 6 th president II. AJACK is furious he should have won!

Corrupt Bargain Clay used his influence in the House of Representatives to elect John Quincy Adams II. Henry Clay became Secretary of State under John Q. Adams I. A. B. Clay and Adams made a deal that benefited both of them Seen as illegal, corrupt and dirty by everyone III. Jackson is incredibly upset that he had been “cheated” out of the presidency by this corrupt bargain. IV. John Quincy Adams’ presidency was considered a lie A. 69% of the USA voted against John Q. Adams

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JOHN QUINCY ADAMS 1825 -1829

John Quincy Adam’s Presidency Never escaped the “corrupt bargain” I. People see Adams as a cheater & criminal A. States eased the requirements to vote: II. No property requirements No literacy tests Almost every white-male could vote now A. B. C. i. ii. III. In 1824 350, 000 white males voted In 1828 1. 1 million would vote The Tariff of Abominations (Tariff of 1828) High protective tariff (protected northern manufacturing) Increased prices for manufactured goods on southerners John C. Calhoun argued for the nullification of the tariff A. B. C. i. South Carolina Exposition and Protest

The Truth About Adams I. JQA’s presidency was short and uneventful. II. Adams was always remembered for his role in the corrupt bargain. A. Ruined his and Henry Clay’s political careers III. JQA will run for reelection in 1828 against AJACK I. JQA is unpopular & seen as a criminal II. More people now voting due to ease in voter requirements

The Election of 1828 AJACK supporters formed the Democratic-Republicans (Democrats) I. A. Common man, middle class, national support II. John Quincy Adams: National Republicans A. Elitist, rich , wealth support from New England only III. Considered the first modern election A. Mudslinging, slogans, rallies, and buttons introduced to campaigning B. Personal attacks at each other C. Really nasty election

THE PRESIDENCY OF ANDREW JACKSON

AJACK AS PRESIDENT Jackson opposed members of Congress that he said looked out only for special interests. II. He opposed John Marshal (Chief Justice) too powerful. III. He was in favor of state’s rights and will of people – democracy. IV. He favored “laissez-faire” policies. I. A government that does nothing V. He wanted to move the country back toward the “simplicity” of Jefferson.

Jackson’s New Presidential Style Jackson’s Appeal to the Common Citizen I. During the campaign of 1828 Jackson characterized Adams as an elitist B. Characterized himself of a man of the people from humble origins i. He was in reality a wealthy plantation owner A. II. Jackson was so popular that a record number of people attended the inauguration of “Old Hickory”

“Jacksonian Democracy” During much of American history political power rested with few, II. Jackson tried to change that during his presidency III. The Kitchen Cabinet: I. II. III. He paid little attention to politicians. Believed they were only there for themselves He relied on friends around the country who were closer to the people. I. Supported Rotation in Office: A. Democracy would be better if people served only for a short period of time. B. In reality he changed less then 10% of the federal employees. HYPE!

I. II. He pushed to extended voting rights to more “white people”. He advocated throwing out the property requirements within the states. II. Jackson supported an amendment for popular election of Senators. Pushed to have presidential electors chosen by popular vote rather then by state legislatures. AJACK wanted to increase the political power of the people