The Election of 1824
This popular political leader lost the presidential election of 1824
Andrew Jackson
The period of expanded democracy in the 1820s and 1830s became known as this.
Jacksonian Democracy
This man was Jackson’s running mate in the election of 1828.
John C. Calhoun
After Jackson was sworn in, supporters followed him to this location for a celebration.
White House lawn
This man was the second president of the United States and father of John Quincy Adams.
John Adams
Many people believed Jackson would defend the rights of these two groups.
The common people and slave states?
Jackson’s supporters helped create this political party
Democratic Party
Jackson’s campaign focused on promoting him as this
war hero
Jackson rewarded supporters with government jobs, a practice known as this.
the spoils system
Jackson’s opponents in the 1828 election claimed he knew little about the lives of these people.
everyday people
Even though Jackson lost the election, his supporters still held power in this government body.
Congress
Some parties started holding these, allowing party members to choose candidates instead of leaders.
nominating conventions
Jackson’s supporters claimed he was born poor and became successful through this.
hard work
Despite the spoils system, Jackson replaced fewer than this fraction of federal officeholders.
one-fifth
Jackson selected this South Carolina senator as his vice president
John C. Calhoun
This man won the presidential election of 1824
John Quincy Adams
Supporters of John Quincy Adams called themselves this.
National Republicans
Jackson’s opponents criticized him as being too __ to be president.
coarse
This man was one of Jackson’s strongest allies in his cabinet
Martin Van Buren
This system allowed Jackson to give government jobs to loyal supporters.
the spoils system
Jackson’s loss in 1824 led to reforms that expanded this political system.
democracy
Jackson relied on this informal group of trusted advisers
The Kitchen Cabinet
Jackson’s victory in 1828 was seen as a win for these people.
common people
Jackson’s presidency emphasized the power of these types of people over the elite
the common people
Jackson was known for his reliance on this informal group of advisers
the Kitchen Cabinet