The Elections of 1824 and 1828
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The Elections of 1824 and 1828
The End of the Era of Good Feelings:
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
Election of 1824
Voters had more direct say in candidates and presidents
5 Candidates: Clay, Calhoun, Crawford, Adams, and Jackson
All Republicans, very different policies
Effects of Election of 1824
Jackson receives more popular and electoral votes than Adams, Clay, and Crawford, but not a majority
Meant House decides president
Corrupt Bargain = John Adams is president.
Effects: End of Era of Good Feelings Sharp Divide in Party
1824-1828
After 1824, Jackson withdrew from party beginning of split in party (began forerunner of today’s Dem. Party)
Jackson did whatever possible to sabotage Adam’s policies
Voting requirements eased = more people could vote
Voting Voting Requirements Requirements in the Early 19cin the Early 19c
Voter Turnout: 1820 - Voter Turnout: 1820 - 18601860
Why Democratization?
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
Jackson’s First Jackson’s First Hermitage ResidenceHermitage Residence
General Jackson General Jackson During the Seminole During the Seminole
WarsWars
The “Common Man’s”The “Common Man’s”Presidential CandidatePresidential Candidate
Rachel JacksonRachel Jackson
Final Divorce DecreeFinal Divorce Decree
Jackson in Mourning Jackson in Mourning for His Wifefor His Wife
1828 Election Results1828 Election Results