What is Jacksonian Democracy Jacksonian democracy is the

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What is Jacksonian Democracy? Jacksonian democracy is the political movement toward greater democracy for

What is Jacksonian Democracy? Jacksonian democracy is the political movement toward greater democracy for the common man symbolized by American politician Andrew Jackson and his supporters.

e. Explain Jacksonian Democracy, expanding suffrage, the rise of popular political culture, and the

e. Explain Jacksonian Democracy, expanding suffrage, the rise of popular political culture, and the development of American nationalism. http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ny. Fhn. Zi 8 e. UA&feature=related

Compare and Contrast these two images of Andrew Jackson

Compare and Contrast these two images of Andrew Jackson

Election of 1824 Known as the “corrupt bargain” Top Candidates: John Quincy Adams and

Election of 1824 Known as the “corrupt bargain” Top Candidates: John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson Because no clear majority- decision went to House of Representatives

Elections of 1824 and 1828 Henry Clay (although out of the running) decided to

Elections of 1824 and 1828 Henry Clay (although out of the running) decided to back Adams House of Representatives declare ADAMS the winner Clay becomes Secretary of State JACKSON IS FURIOUS! Jackson begins to campaign for the next election immediately!

Rise of popular political culture Jackson’s presidential campaigns caused an increase in public participation

Rise of popular political culture Jackson’s presidential campaigns caused an increase in public participation in politics: -Campaign rallies were first introduced -Mudslinging: Both sides accused the other of wrong doing and these accusations were turned into songs, buttons, and posters

Andrew Jackson -Voting rights were expanded in the early 1800 s, many working class

Andrew Jackson -Voting rights were expanded in the early 1800 s, many working class men could now vote -Andrew Jackson wins the Presidential election in 1828 -Jackson is seen as “The People’s President” -Was an orphan, had little formal education, fought in several duals, and was the hero of the War of 1812

Jacksonian Democracy 1. Jackson sought to strengthen the executive branch and weaken Congress 2.

Jacksonian Democracy 1. Jackson sought to strengthen the executive branch and weaken Congress 2. Wanted UNIVERSAL MALE SUFFRAGE expanded voting rights to men without property too! 3. Spoils system: appointed people to government jobs based on party loyalty 4. favored Manifest Destiny 5. Believed in Nullification 6. Opposed National Bank

How did Jackson’s presidency lead to greater participation by the electorate?

How did Jackson’s presidency lead to greater participation by the electorate?

American Nationalism Believed that the US was superior to other nations and people: -Most

American Nationalism Believed that the US was superior to other nations and people: -Most had the same religion (Protestant), language, and culture -Should expand (Manifest Destiny) to spread this belief

Indian Removal Act http: //www. youtube. com /watch? v=Pi. VXJSXlpt. Y

Indian Removal Act http: //www. youtube. com /watch? v=Pi. VXJSXlpt. Y

Did you get it? Why was Jackson seen as the “People’s President” What are

Did you get it? Why was Jackson seen as the “People’s President” What are some of the beliefs of Jacksonian Democracy? What is nationalism?

Closing Activity What do you think? Do you think that Andrew Jackson was an

Closing Activity What do you think? Do you think that Andrew Jackson was an American Hero or an Infamous Villain? Share your responses!