Democracy and the Age of Jackson

Chapter 7 Section 4

The Election of 1824

James Monroe not running for third term.

We were only one party. 1824’s Election would make

differences more obvious.

A Four-Way Race

Four candidates appeared to take Monroe’s place.

John Quincy Adams(Monroe’s Secretary of State)

William Crawford Andrew Jackson(War hero of

Tennessee) Henry clay

A Troubled Outcome

Jackson won popularity over Adams. Adams ran strongest in the

Northeast. Neither had a majority of Electoral

College. House of Representatives had to

step in.

Jackson Begins His Next Campaign

Jackson criticized Adams a lot. Jackson Relied on Martin Van Buren. In 1824, Some states used Popular

vote. White taxpaying men could vote. Blacks not favored in new state

constitutions. Women still can’t vote.

Jackson Emerges

Andrew Jackson symbol of American Democracy.

Jackson had Military fame. War of 1812 Wars against the Creeks and

Seminoles.

The Election of 1828

Jackson’s supports called Democrats. Jackson won the election no problem. Owed his victory to Martin Van Buren Martin revived Jeffersonian

partnership (North and South) Promised to go back to Jeffersonian

principles. Strong states Weak national government

A New Party Structure

Democrats innovated in party structure.

Disciplined system of local and state committees.

Rewarded faithful with government jobs.

Also rewarded Democratic activists with government jobs.

Critics denounced it. Called it the “spoils system.”+

Native American Removal

Jackson captured 80% of south vote. The South expected Jackson’s

help(Native Americans) Five tribes of native Americans were

civilized. Jackson believed Indians should

make way. Didn’t understand their love of

forest. Ignored court order protecting

Indians.

Native American Removal(cont.) Jackson urged Indian Removal act of 1830. Sought to peacefully trade land with Indians. Choctaws and Chickasaws reluctantly

agreed. Few stayed behind. Got violently mistreated by whites. Jackson continued pressuring Indians for

land. Trail of Tears, 4000 Cherokees died. Black Hawk’s War fought federal troops

(Illinois)