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The Era of Good Feelings, the Election of 1824, and the Election of 1828

The Era of Good Feelings, the Election of 1824, and the Election of 1828. Era of Good Feelings. Nearly a decade-long period of relative political harmony (1817-1825) Dissolution of Federalist party meant country unified behind strong Republican party. Peaceful time with other nations.

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The Era of Good Feelings, the Election of 1824, and the Election of 1828

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  1. The Era of Good Feelings, the Election of 1824, and the Election of 1828

  2. Era of Good Feelings • Nearly a decade-long period of relative political harmony (1817-1825) • Dissolution of Federalist party meant country unified behind strong Republican party. • Peaceful time with other nations

  3. Election of 1824 • End of Era of Good Feelings • Voters had more direct say in candidates and presidents • All Republicans, but very different policies

  4. Election of 1824 • Jackson receives more electoral and popular votes than Adams, Clay, and Crawford, but not a majority • Meant House decides president • Corrupt Bargain = John Adams is president.

  5. 1824-1828 • After 1824, Jackson withdrew from Republican party  began Democratic Republican party (forerunner of today’s Dem. Party) • Jackson did whatever possible to sabotage Adam’s policies • Voting requirements eased = more people could vote

  6. Election of 1828 • Very dirty campaign = focused on character not issues • Jackson portrayed Adams as an intellectual elitist, himself as from humble backgrounds (not accurate) • Jackson, so popular, won election

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