The Elec tions of 1824 and 1828
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The Elec tions of 1824 and 1828. Royal Rumble of “Favorite Sons”. 1824 Henry Clay Kentucky Favored national bank, protective tariffs, nationwide internal improvements ( The American System ) Andrew Jackson Tennessee Heroism at Battle of New Orleans. The other two candidates…. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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1824Henry Clay Kentucky
Favored national bank, protective tariffs, nationwide internal improvements (The American System)
Andrew Jackson Tennessee Heroism at Battle of New Orleans
William Crawford the South States’ rights, strict interpretation of
const. John Quincy Adams New England
Nationwide internal improvements, NO protective tariff
Nobody wins a majority in the Electoral College
Eliminate lowest candidate (Clay)House of Representatives elects
president
Henry Clay (Speaker of the House) supports John Quincy Adams
Voters are swayed toward Adams
Adams wins, appoints Clay as Sec. of State
Jackson’s supporters cry foul!
Mudslinging campaign
Jackson says Adams is a snob, a gambler, and is untrustworthy
JACKSON WINS!