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THE AGE OF JACKSON

THE AGE OF JACKSON. CHAPTER 10 SECTION THREE. JACKSON’S EARLY LIFE. * Humble early life Tennessee Log Cabin Orphan at 14 *1812-”Old Hickory” tough / strong *Ordinary man who was loved by many Americans.

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THE AGE OF JACKSON

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  1. THE AGE OF JACKSON CHAPTER 10 SECTION THREE

  2. JACKSON’S EARLY LIFE *Humble early life Tennessee Log Cabin Orphan at 14 *1812-”Old Hickory” tough / strong *Ordinary man who was loved by many Americans

  3. 1824Jackson ran for presidentHe ran against john Quincy AdamsJackson had the most electoral votes and popular votes, but not a majorityELECTION HAD TO BE DECIDED BY SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE--HENRY CLAYCLAY AND HIS FOLLOWERS VOTED FOR ADAMS***ADAMS WINS; CLAY IS APPOINTED AS SEC. OF STATE*** JACKSON IS FURIOUS “CORRUPT BARGAIN”

  4. Presidency of John Quincy Adams • Adams’ presidency was under a cloud of suspicion—Corrupt Bargain • Ambitious, but politically weak • Supported larger governmental role in national economy • Proposed national road and canal program, high industrial tariffs, national university • COULD NOT WIN THE TRUST OF THE PEOPLE --- SERVED ONLY ONE TERM IN OFFICE

  5. ADAMS DID BELIEVE AMERICAHAD A SPECIAL PLACE IN THE WORLD “SHE (AMERICA) IS THE WELL-WISHER TO THE FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE OF ALL” —JOHN QUINCY ADAMS

  6. EFFECTS OF1824 ELECTION Adult white males only could vote and hold political office SUFFRAGE was restricted Jackson and supporters believed ordinary peopleshould vote and hold office Jackson did not trust government or banks which favored the wealthy

  7. 1828 ELECTION—JACKSON DEFEATS ADAMS EASILY • JACKSON IS THE COMMON MAN • SUPPORTED BY THE WEST AND THE SOUTH “IT’S THE PEOPLE’S DAY, AND THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT, AND THE PEOPLE WOULD RULE.”

  8. Jackson believed in rewarding those who supported him He put some of his supporters in government offices“To the Victor belongs the spoils”SPOIL SYSTEM—PRACTICE OF REWARDING GOVERNMENT JOBS TO LOYAL SUPPORTERS

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